Magistrate demographics and statistics in the US
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Magistrate gender statistics
50.4% of magistrates are women and 49.6% of magistrates are men.
- Female, 50.4%
- Male, 49.6%
Magistrate gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.6% |
Magistrate gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$179,959
Female Income
$168,679
Magistrate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magistrate positions over time. Currently, 50.4% of magistrates are female.
Magistrate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2011 | 55.87% | 44.13% |
| 2012 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2013 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2014 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2015 | 52.27% | 47.73% |
| 2016 | 52.17% | 47.83% |
| 2017 | 52.28% | 47.72% |
| 2018 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2019 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2020 | 50.05% | 49.95% |
| 2021 | 49.61% | 50.39% |
Magistrate related jobs gender ratio
We compared magistrates 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% |
| Magistrate | 50% | 50% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Magistrate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magistrates is White, which makes up 75.5% of all magistrates. Comparatively, 7.8% of magistrates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of magistrates 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%
Magistrate Race
| Magistrate 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% |
Magistrate race and ethnicity over time
See how magistrate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Magistrate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.19% | 5.16% | 4.81% | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 81.96% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 5.85% |
| 2012 | 82.03% | 5.10% | 5.14% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 81.79% | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 81.13% | 5.68% | 5.41% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 81.03% | 5.34% | 5.49% | 6.33% |
| 2016 | 80.46% | 5.40% | 5.65% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 80.49% | 5.38% | 5.62% | 6.39% |
| 2018 | 79.85% | 5.56% | 5.55% | 7.00% |
| 2019 | 79.39% | 5.53% | 5.93% | 7.06% |
| 2020 | 76.87% | 5.44% | 6.24% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 5.58% | 6.40% | 7.80% |
Magistrate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magistrates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american magistrates have the lowest average salary at $171,246.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $178,413 |
| White | $183,762 |
| Black or African American | $171,246 |
| Asian | $193,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $174,155 |
Magistrate JOBS
Average magistrate age
See how the average age of magistrates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Magistrate 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 |
Magistrate age breakdown
The average age of magistrates is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the magistrate population.
Magistrate age breakdown
| Magistrate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Magistrate educational attainment
The most common degree for magistrates is bachelor's degree, with 54% of magistrates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Magistrates by degree level
| Magistrate Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Magistrate employment statistics
Company size where magistrates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magistrates work.
Magistrate jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Magistrate turnover and employment statistics
Magistrate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magistrates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Magistrate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magistrate 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 magistrate tenure
The average magistrate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 738 magistrates resumes in Zippia's database.
Magistrate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Magistrate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magistrates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Magistrate | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar magistrate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by magistrates
The most common foreign language among magistrates is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 18.9%
Magistrate languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 18.9% |
