Tax attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax attorney gender statistics
37.3% of tax attorneys are women and 62.7% of tax attorneys are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Tax attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Tax attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,715
Female income
$69,079
Tax attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax attorney positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of tax attorneys are female.
Tax attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.10% | 30.90% |
| 2011 | 68.39% | 31.61% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 31.77% |
| 2013 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 32.42% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2017 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2018 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2019 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2020 | 63.12% | 36.88% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
Tax attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax attorneys with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Tax Attorney | 63% | 37% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Tax attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax attorneys is White, which makes up 75.5% of all tax attorneys. Comparatively, 7.8% of tax attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of tax attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Tax attorney race
| Tax attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Tax attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how tax attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.12% | 5.18% | 4.83% | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 81.89% | 5.49% | 4.99% | 5.87% |
| 2012 | 81.97% | 5.12% | 5.16% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 81.72% | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 81.06% | 5.70% | 5.43% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 80.97% | 5.36% | 5.51% | 6.35% |
| 2016 | 80.40% | 5.43% | 5.67% | 6.64% |
| 2017 | 80.43% | 5.40% | 5.64% | 6.41% |
| 2018 | 79.79% | 5.58% | 5.57% | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 79.32% | 5.55% | 5.95% | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 76.80% | 5.46% | 6.26% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 75.47% | 5.60% | 6.42% | 7.83% |
Tax attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tax attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tax attorneys have the lowest average salary at $70,147.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,057 |
| White | $75,270 |
| Black or African American | $70,147 |
| Asian | $79,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,407 |
Average tax attorney age
See how the average age of tax attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tax attorney age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Tax attorney age breakdown
The average age of tax attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the tax attorney population.
Tax attorney age breakdown
| Tax Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tax attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for tax attorneys is doctoral degree, with 42% of tax attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- Doctorate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Tax attorneys by degree level
| Tax attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Tax attorney employment statistics
Most tax attorneys work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where tax attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax attorneys work.
Tax attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Tax attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the tax attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax attorneys prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tax attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Tax attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for tax attorneys are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Tax attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tax attorney turnover and employment statistics
Tax attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax attorney unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average tax attorney tenure
The average tax attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 405 tax attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Tax attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax attorneys that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Legal Office Assistant | 6.63% | 41,220 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Tax Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar tax attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Legal Office Assistant | 6.63% | 41,220 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax attorneys
The most common foreign language among tax attorneys is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Greek is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 14.8%
- Greek, 7.4%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Other, 18.6%
Tax attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Greek | 7.4% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Other | 18.6% |
