Archival collections librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Archival collections librarian gender statistics
47.1% of archival collections librarians are women and 52.9% of archival collections librarians are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Archival collections librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Archival collections librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,462
Female income
$47,274
Archival collections librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in archival collections librarian positions over time. Currently, 47.1% of archival collections librarians are female.
Archival collections librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.55% | 55.45% |
| 2011 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2012 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2013 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2014 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2015 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2016 | 48.67% | 51.33% |
| 2017 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| 2018 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
| 2019 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2020 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 47.06% |
Archival collections librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared archival collections 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% |
| Archival Collections Librarian | 53% | 47% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Archival collections librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among archival collections librarians is White, which makes up 81.8% of all archival collections librarians. Comparatively, 6.1% of archival collections librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of archival collections librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.1%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Archival collections librarian race
| Archival collections librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Archival collections librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how archival collections librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Archival collections librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.76% | 4.50% | 3.82% | 3.73% |
| 2011 | 85.70% | 5.19% | 3.91% | 3.67% |
| 2012 | 84.68% | 4.58% | 4.34% | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 85.38% | 5.30% | 3.14% | 4.24% |
| 2014 | 84.92% | 4.89% | 3.63% | 4.62% |
| 2015 | 83.29% | 5.45% | 4.02% | 4.96% |
| 2016 | 83.71% | 5.02% | 4.26% | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 83.67% | 5.34% | 3.95% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 84.29% | 4.73% | 3.10% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 86.03% | 4.16% | 2.72% | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 82.79% | 4.61% | 3.25% | 5.59% |
| 2021 | 81.78% | 4.53% | 3.85% | 6.09% |
Archival collections librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian archival collections librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown archival collections librarians have the lowest average salary at $49,061.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,061 |
| White | $50,675 |
| Black or African American | $51,801 |
| Asian | $53,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,107 |
Average archival collections librarian age
See how the average age of archival collections librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Archival collections 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 |
Archival collections librarian age breakdown
The average age of archival collections librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the archival collections librarian population.
Archival collections librarian age breakdown
| Archival Collections Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Archival collections librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for archival collections librarians is bachelor's degree, with 47% of archival collections librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Archival collections librarians by degree level
| Archival collections librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Archival collections librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, archival collections librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,739 annually. With a Master's degree, archival collections librarians earn a median annual income of $60,102 compared to $48,718 for archival collections librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,102 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,718 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,739 |
Archival collections librarian employment statistics
Company size where archival collections librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where archival collections librarians work.
Archival collections librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Archival collections librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the archival collections librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most archival collections librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Archival collections librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 19% |
Archival collections librarian turnover and employment statistics
Archival collections librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for archival collections librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Archival collections librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Archival collections 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 archival collections librarian tenure
The average archival collections librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 archival collections librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Archival collections librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Archival collections librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of archival collections 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Aide Assistant | 6.04% | 108,315 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Art Coordinator | 12.94% | 18,099 |
| Assistant Curator | 13.30% | 312 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Archival Collections Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar archival collections librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Aide Assistant | 6.04% | 108,315 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Art Coordinator | 12.94% | 18,099 |
| Assistant Curator | 13.30% | 312 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by archival collections librarians
- French, 66.7%
- Turkish, 33.3%
Archival collections librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Turkish | 33.3% |