Book shelver demographics and statistics in the US
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Book shelver demographics by:
Book shelver gender statistics
55.6% of book shelvers are women and 44.4% of book shelvers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Book shelver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Book shelver gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,379
Female income
$47,067
Book shelver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book shelver positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of book shelvers are female.
Book shelver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.11% | 65.89% |
| 2011 | 34.02% | 65.98% |
| 2012 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2013 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2014 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2015 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2016 | 30.75% | 69.25% |
| 2017 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2018 | 30.99% | 69.01% |
| 2019 | 40.08% | 59.92% |
| 2020 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2021 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
Book shelver related jobs gender ratio
We compared book shelvers 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% |
| Book Shelver | 44% | 56% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Book shelver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book shelvers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all book shelvers. Comparatively, 14.1% of book shelvers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of book shelvers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Book shelver race
| Book shelver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Book shelver race and ethnicity over time
See how book shelver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book shelver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.46% | 12.21% | 8.51% | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 11.45% | 9.46% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 64.84% | 12.10% | 9.64% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 63.40% | 12.57% | 9.39% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 9.77% | 9.87% | 10.74% |
| 2015 | 63.69% | 10.91% | 11.14% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | 64.91% | 10.26% | 9.92% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 60.54% | 12.49% | 10.24% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 64.75% | 9.45% | 9.26% | 12.80% |
| 2019 | 62.14% | 9.58% | 11.64% | 13.41% |
| 2020 | 58.32% | 8.27% | 10.59% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 62.84% | 8.94% | 7.86% | 14.07% |
Book shelver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian book shelvers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White book shelvers have the lowest average salary at $43,856.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,696 |
| White | $43,856 |
| Black or African American | $45,864 |
| Asian | $51,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,790 |
Average book shelver age
See how the average age of book shelvers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book shelver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 43 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 49 |
Book shelver age breakdown
The average age of book shelvers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the book shelver population.
Book shelver age breakdown
| Book Shelver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Book shelver educational attainment
The most common degree for book shelvers is bachelor's degree, with 34% of book shelvers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Book shelvers by degree level
| Book shelver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Book shelver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, book shelvers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $49,395 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, book shelvers earn a median annual income of $47,730 compared to $44,404 for book shelvers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,395 |
Book shelver employment statistics
Company size where book shelvers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book shelvers work.
Book shelver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Book shelver jobs by company type
Employees with the book shelver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book shelvers prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Book shelver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 55% |
Book shelver turnover and employment statistics
Book shelver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book shelvers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book shelver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book shelver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.85% |
| 2011 | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 5.57% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 4.27% |
Average book shelver tenure
The average book shelver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 book shelvers resumes in Zippia's database.
Book shelver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Book shelver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book shelvers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Book Shelver | 10.55% | - |
| Government Documents Coordinator | 10.75% | 16,454 |
| Environmental Educator | 12.94% | 22,600 |
| Sculpture Conservator | 13.30% | 28 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar book shelver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Government Documents Coordinator | 10.75% | 16,454 |
| Environmental Educator | 12.94% | 22,600 |
| Sculpture Conservator | 13.30% | 28 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by book shelvers
The most common foreign language among book shelvers is French at 15.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 15.4% and Hakka is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- French, 15.4%
- Spanish, 15.4%
- Hakka, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
- Other, 46.1%
Book shelver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 15.4% |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| Hakka | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
| Other | 46.1% |