Access services librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Access services librarian gender statistics
65.6% of access services librarians are women and 34.4% of access services librarians are men.
- Female, 65.6%
- Male, 34.4%
Access services librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.6% |
| Male | 34.4% |
Access services librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,908
Female income
$47,131
Access services librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in access services librarian positions over time. Currently, 65.6% of access services librarians are female.
Access services librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.26% | 72.74% |
| 2011 | 27.17% | 72.83% |
| 2012 | 30.31% | 69.69% |
| 2013 | 29.82% | 70.18% |
| 2014 | 28.23% | 71.77% |
| 2015 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2016 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2017 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2018 | 31.50% | 68.50% |
| 2019 | 29.74% | 70.26% |
| 2020 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2021 | 34.41% | 65.59% |
Access services librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared access services librarians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technician's helper and exhibit technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Librarian | 8% | 92% |
| Children's Librarian | 11% | 89% |
| High School Librarian | 15% | 85% |
| Access Services Librarian | 34% | 66% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Access services librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among access services librarians is White, which makes up 77.3% of all access services librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of access services librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of access services librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Access services librarian race
| Access services librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Access services librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how access services librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Access services librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.31% | 6.26% | 4.78% | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 81.25% | 6.95% | 4.88% | 5.24% |
| 2012 | 80.23% | 6.34% | 5.31% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 80.92% | 7.05% | 4.10% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 80.47% | 6.64% | 4.59% | 6.19% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 7.20% | 4.99% | 6.53% |
| 2016 | 79.26% | 6.78% | 5.23% | 6.63% |
| 2017 | 79.22% | 7.10% | 4.91% | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 79.84% | 6.49% | 4.07% | 7.74% |
| 2019 | 81.58% | 5.92% | 3.68% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 78.33% | 6.36% | 4.21% | 7.16% |
| 2021 | 77.33% | 6.28% | 4.81% | 7.66% |
Access services librarian wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,747 |
| White | $50,201 |
| Black or African American | $51,212 |
| Asian | $52,992 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,487 |
Average access services librarian age
See how the average age of access services librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Access services librarian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43.5 | 51.5 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 48 |
Access services librarian age breakdown
The average age of access services librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the access services librarian population.
Access services librarian age breakdown
| Access Services Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Access services librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for access services librarians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of access services librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Access services librarians by degree level
| Access services librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Access services librarian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,437 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,586 |
Access services librarian employment statistics
Company size where access services librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where access services librarians work.
Access services librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Access services librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the access services librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most access services librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Access services librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
Access services librarian turnover and employment statistics
Access services librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for access services librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Access services librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Access services librarian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 1.46% |
Average access services librarian tenure
The average access services librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 access services librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Access services librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Access services librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of access services librarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Access Services Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar access services librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by access services librarians
The most common foreign language among access services librarians is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 18.2% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Japanese, 18.2%
- Ukrainian, 9.1%
- Czech, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Access services librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Japanese | 18.2% |
| Ukrainian | 9.1% |
| Czech | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |