Acquisitions librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Acquisitions librarian demographics by:
Acquisitions librarian gender statistics
77.4% of acquisitions librarians are women and 22.6% of acquisitions librarians are men.
- Female, 77.4%
- Male, 22.6%
Acquisitions librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.4% |
| Male | 22.6% |
Acquisitions librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,320
Female income
$47,399
Acquisitions librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acquisitions librarian positions over time. Currently, 77.4% of acquisitions librarians are female.
Acquisitions librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.24% | 82.76% |
| 2011 | 17.18% | 82.82% |
| 2012 | 19.47% | 80.53% |
| 2013 | 19.11% | 80.89% |
| 2014 | 17.95% | 82.05% |
| 2015 | 19.82% | 80.18% |
| 2016 | 19.73% | 80.27% |
| 2017 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
| 2018 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2019 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
| 2020 | 20.90% | 79.10% |
| 2021 | 22.58% | 77.42% |
Acquisitions librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared acquisitions 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% |
| Acquisitions Librarian | 23% | 77% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Acquisitions librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acquisitions librarians is White, which makes up 77.3% of all acquisitions librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of acquisitions librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of acquisitions 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%
Acquisitions librarian race
| Acquisitions 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% |
Acquisitions librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how acquisitions librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acquisitions librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.26% | 6.28% | 4.79% | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 81.20% | 6.97% | 4.89% | 5.25% |
| 2012 | 80.18% | 6.36% | 5.32% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 80.87% | 7.07% | 4.11% | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 80.42% | 6.66% | 4.60% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 78.79% | 7.22% | 5.00% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | 79.21% | 6.80% | 5.24% | 6.65% |
| 2017 | 79.17% | 7.11% | 4.92% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 79.79% | 6.51% | 4.08% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 81.53% | 5.94% | 3.69% | 6.70% |
| 2020 | 78.28% | 6.38% | 4.22% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 77.28% | 6.30% | 4.82% | 7.68% |
Acquisitions librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian acquisitions librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown acquisitions librarians have the lowest average salary at $49,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,075 |
| White | $50,585 |
| Black or African American | $51,636 |
| Asian | $53,487 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,922 |
Average acquisitions librarian age
See how the average age of acquisitions librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Acquisitions 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 |
Acquisitions librarian age breakdown
The average age of acquisitions librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the acquisitions librarian population.
Acquisitions librarian age breakdown
| Acquisitions Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Acquisitions librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for acquisitions librarians is bachelor's degree, with 62% of acquisitions librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
Acquisitions librarians by degree level
| Acquisitions librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Acquisitions librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acquisitions librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,544 annually. With a Master's degree, acquisitions librarians earn a median annual income of $59,348 compared to $48,753 for acquisitions librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,348 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,753 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,544 |
Acquisitions librarian employment statistics
Company size where acquisitions librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acquisitions librarians work.
Acquisitions librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Acquisitions librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the acquisitions librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most acquisitions librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Acquisitions librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 17% |
Acquisitions librarian turnover and employment statistics
Acquisitions librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acquisitions librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acquisitions librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acquisitions 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 acquisitions librarian tenure
The average acquisitions librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 acquisitions librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Acquisitions librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Acquisitions librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acquisitions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Book Shelver | 13.69% | 186 |
| Acquisitions Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar acquisitions librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Book Shelver | 13.69% | 186 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by acquisitions librarians
The most common foreign language among acquisitions librarians is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 23.5%
- Portuguese, 11.8%
- Hebrew, 11.8%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Other, 11.7%
Acquisitions librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 23.5% |
| Portuguese | 11.8% |
| Hebrew | 11.8% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Other | 11.7% |