Archives assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Archives assistant gender statistics
62.1% of archives assistants are women and 37.9% of archives assistants are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Archives assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Archives assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,093
Female income
$33,534
Archives assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in archives assistant positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of archives assistants are female.
Archives assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2011 | 33.10% | 66.90% |
| 2012 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2013 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2014 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2015 | 31.78% | 68.22% |
| 2016 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2017 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
| 2018 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2019 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2020 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2021 | 37.88% | 62.12% |
Archives assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared archives assistants 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% |
| Archives Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Archives assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among archives assistants is White, which makes up 77.0% of all archives assistants. Comparatively, 7.3% of archives assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of archives assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Archives assistant race
| Archives assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Archives assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how archives assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Archives assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.05% | 6.49% | 4.02% | 7.31% |
| 2011 | 81.13% | 4.72% | 3.16% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 80.10% | 5.36% | 5.10% | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 78.92% | 6.27% | 5.25% | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 78.99% | 4.53% | 5.80% | 6.89% |
| 2015 | 81.30% | 4.07% | 4.13% | 6.42% |
| 2016 | 79.41% | 5.07% | 4.34% | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 80.14% | 4.33% | 6.15% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 78.07% | 4.97% | 5.08% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 80.07% | 4.42% | 4.28% | 8.02% |
| 2020 | 76.65% | 3.78% | 4.29% | 9.68% |
| 2021 | 77.00% | 5.25% | 5.09% | 7.29% |
Archives assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino archives assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown archives assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,113.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,113 |
| White | $34,414 |
| Black or African American | $33,742 |
| Asian | $33,478 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,783 |
Average archives assistant age
See how the average age of archives assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Archives assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 | 35.5 |
Archives assistant age breakdown
The average age of archives assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the archives assistant population.
Archives assistant age breakdown
| Archives Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Archives assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for archives assistants is bachelor's degree, with 71% of archives assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Archives assistants by degree level
| Archives assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Archives assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,666 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,363 |
Archives assistant employment statistics
Most archives assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where archives assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where archives assistants work.
Archives assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Archives assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the archives assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most archives assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Archives assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 9% |
Archives assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for archives assistants are education, government and media.
Archives assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Government | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Archives assistant turnover and employment statistics
Archives assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for archives assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Archives assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Archives assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 4.48% |
| 2015 | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 5.55% |
Average archives assistant tenure
The average archives assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,589 archives assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Archives assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Archives assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of archives assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Film Librarian | 10.75% | 1,308 |
| Archives Assistant | 12.52% | - |
| Visiting Professor | 12.94% | 27,139 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar archives assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Film Librarian | 10.75% | 1,308 |
| Visiting Professor | 12.94% | 27,139 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by archives assistants
The most common foreign language among archives assistants is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.2% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- French, 19.2%
- German, 8.0%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Other, 27.8%
Archives assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| French | 19.2% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Other | 27.8% |
