Administrative librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Administrative librarian demographics by:
Administrative librarian gender statistics
70.0% of administrative librarians are women and 30.0% of administrative librarians are men.
- Female, 70.0%
- Male, 30.0%
Administrative librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.0% |
| Male | 30.0% |
Administrative librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,707
Female income
$50,301
Administrative librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in administrative librarian positions over time. Currently, 70.0% of administrative librarians are female.
Administrative librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.44% | 76.56% |
| 2011 | 23.36% | 76.64% |
| 2012 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2013 | 25.77% | 74.23% |
| 2014 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2015 | 26.65% | 73.35% |
| 2016 | 26.54% | 73.46% |
| 2017 | 29.67% | 70.33% |
| 2018 | 27.31% | 72.69% |
| 2019 | 25.70% | 74.30% |
| 2020 | 27.96% | 72.04% |
| 2021 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
Administrative librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared administrative 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% |
| Administrative Librarian | 30% | 70% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Administrative librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among administrative librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all administrative librarians. Comparatively, 8.0% of administrative librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of administrative librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Administrative librarian race
| Administrative librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Administrative librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how administrative librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Administrative librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.44% | 6.60% | 4.97% | 5.61% |
| 2011 | 80.38% | 7.29% | 5.07% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 79.35% | 6.68% | 5.50% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 80.05% | 7.39% | 4.29% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 79.60% | 6.98% | 4.78% | 6.49% |
| 2015 | 77.97% | 7.55% | 5.18% | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 78.39% | 7.12% | 5.42% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 78.34% | 7.44% | 5.10% | 6.64% |
| 2018 | 78.96% | 6.83% | 4.26% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 80.71% | 6.26% | 3.87% | 6.99% |
| 2020 | 77.46% | 6.70% | 4.40% | 7.46% |
| 2021 | 76.46% | 6.63% | 5.00% | 7.97% |
Administrative librarian wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,182 |
| White | $53,880 |
| Black or African American | $55,064 |
| Asian | $57,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,386 |
Average administrative librarian age
See how the average age of administrative librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Administrative 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 |
Administrative librarian age breakdown
The average age of administrative librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the administrative librarian population.
Administrative librarian age breakdown
| Administrative Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Administrative librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for administrative librarians is bachelor's degree, with 56% of administrative librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Administrative librarians by degree level
| Administrative librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Administrative librarian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,821 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,704 |
Administrative librarian employment statistics
Most administrative librarians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where administrative librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where administrative librarians work.
Administrative librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Administrative librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the administrative librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most administrative librarians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Administrative librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 14% |
Administrative librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for administrative librarians are education, government and technology.
Administrative librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Administrative librarian turnover and employment statistics
Administrative librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for administrative librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Administrative 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 administrative librarian tenure
The average administrative librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 administrative librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Administrative librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Administrative librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of administrative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Art Assistant | 12.94% | 2,873 |
| Assistant Curator | 13.30% | 312 |
| Technician's Helper | 13.69% | 81,564 |
| Administrative Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar administrative librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Art Assistant | 12.94% | 2,873 |
| Assistant Curator | 13.30% | 312 |
| Technician's Helper | 13.69% | 81,564 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by administrative librarians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Administrative librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |