Assistant archivist demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant archivist gender statistics
55.0% of assistant archivists are women and 45.0% of assistant archivists are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Assistant archivist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Assistant archivist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,251
Female income
$43,042
Assistant archivist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant archivist positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of assistant archivists are female.
Assistant archivist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
| 2011 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2012 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2013 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2014 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2015 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2016 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2017 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
| 2018 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
| 2019 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2020 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2021 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
Assistant archivist related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant archivists 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% |
| Assistant Archivist | 45% | 55% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Assistant archivist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant archivists is White, which makes up 77.4% of all assistant archivists. Comparatively, 7.1% of assistant archivists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of assistant archivists are Black or African American.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Assistant archivist race
| Assistant archivist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Assistant archivist race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant archivist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant archivist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.47% | 6.39% | 3.88% | 7.11% |
| 2011 | 81.55% | 4.62% | 3.02% | 7.91% |
| 2012 | 80.52% | 5.26% | 4.96% | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 79.35% | 6.17% | 5.10% | 6.30% |
| 2014 | 79.42% | 4.43% | 5.65% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 81.73% | 3.97% | 3.98% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 79.84% | 4.97% | 4.19% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 4.23% | 6.00% | 7.09% |
| 2018 | 78.50% | 4.87% | 4.93% | 9.00% |
| 2019 | 80.49% | 4.32% | 4.13% | 7.83% |
| 2020 | 77.08% | 3.68% | 4.14% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 77.43% | 5.15% | 4.94% | 7.09% |
Assistant archivist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,140 |
| White | $44,951 |
| Black or African American | $43,489 |
| Asian | $42,922 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,985 |
Average assistant archivist age
See how the average age of assistant archivists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant archivist 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 |
Assistant archivist age breakdown
The average age of assistant archivists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the assistant archivist population.
Assistant archivist age breakdown
| Assistant Archivist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Assistant archivist educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant archivists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of assistant archivists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Assistant archivists by degree level
| Assistant archivist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Assistant archivist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,045 |
Assistant archivist employment statistics
Most assistant archivists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where assistant archivists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant archivists work.
Assistant archivist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Assistant archivist jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant archivist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant archivists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Assistant archivist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 13% |
Assistant archivist jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant archivists are education, government and non profits.
Assistant archivist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Assistant archivist turnover and employment statistics
Assistant archivist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant archivists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant archivist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant archivist 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 assistant archivist tenure
The average assistant archivist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 379 assistant archivists resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant archivist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Assistant archivist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant archivists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Para Educator | 6.04% | 56,897 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Digital Librarian | 10.75% | 17,016 |
| Assistant Archivist | 12.52% | - |
| Art Assistant | 12.94% | 2,873 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar assistant archivist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Para Educator | 6.04% | 56,897 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Digital Librarian | 10.75% | 17,016 |
| Art Assistant | 12.94% | 2,873 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant archivists
The most common foreign language among assistant archivists is French at 26.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 24.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- French, 26.8%
- Spanish, 24.4%
- Russian, 9.8%
- Japanese, 7.3%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 26.8%
Assistant archivist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 26.8% |
| Spanish | 24.4% |
| Russian | 9.8% |
| Japanese | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 26.8% |
