Business and economics librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Business and economics librarian demographics by:
Business and economics librarian gender statistics
61.9% of business and economics librarians are women and 38.1% of business and economics librarians are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Business and economics librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Business and economics librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,703
Female income
$48,456
Business and economics librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business and economics librarian positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of business and economics librarians are female.
Business and economics librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2011 | 30.44% | 69.56% |
| 2012 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
| 2013 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2014 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 2015 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2016 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2017 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2018 | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2019 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2020 | 35.79% | 64.21% |
| 2021 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
Business and economics librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared business and economics 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% |
| Business And Economics Librarian | 38% | 62% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Business and economics librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business and economics librarians is White, which makes up 81.8% of all business and economics librarians. Comparatively, 6.1% of business and economics librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of business and economics 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%
Business and economics librarian race
| Business and economics 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% |
Business and economics librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how business and economics librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business and economics 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% |
Business and economics librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business and economics librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown business and economics librarians have the lowest average salary at $50,269.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,269 |
| White | $51,906 |
| Black or African American | $53,046 |
| Asian | $55,058 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,357 |
Average business and economics librarian age
See how the average age of business and economics librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business and economics 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 |
Business and economics librarian age breakdown
The average age of business and economics librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the business and economics librarian population.
Business and economics librarian age breakdown
| Business And Economics Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Business and economics librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for business and economics librarians is bachelor's degree, with 59% of business and economics librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 32%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 3%
Business and economics librarians by degree level
| Business and economics librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Business and economics librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business and economics librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,156 annually. With a Master's degree, business and economics librarians earn a median annual income of $61,454 compared to $49,921 for business and economics librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,921 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,156 |
Business and economics librarian employment statistics
Company size where business and economics librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business and economics librarians work.
Business and economics librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 58% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Business and economics librarian turnover and employment statistics
Business and economics librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business and economics librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business and economics librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business and economics 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 business and economics librarian tenure
The average business and economics librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 business and economics librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Business and economics librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Business and economics librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business and economics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Computer Teacher | 12.94% | 66,072 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Business And Economics Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar business and economics librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Chinese Teacher | 9.52% | 53,955 |
| Computer Teacher | 12.94% | 66,072 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by business and economics librarians
The most common foreign language among business and economics librarians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Business and economics librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |