Catalog librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Catalog librarian demographics by:
Catalog librarian gender statistics
64.9% of catalog librarians are women and 35.1% of catalog librarians are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Catalog librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Catalog librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,576
Female income
$47,628
Catalog librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in catalog librarian positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of catalog librarians are female.
Catalog librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.88% | 72.12% |
| 2011 | 27.80% | 72.20% |
| 2012 | 30.97% | 69.03% |
| 2013 | 30.48% | 69.52% |
| 2014 | 28.87% | 71.13% |
| 2015 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2016 | 31.33% | 68.67% |
| 2017 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
| 2018 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2019 | 30.40% | 69.60% |
| 2020 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2021 | 35.12% | 64.88% |
Catalog librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared catalog 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% |
| Catalog Librarian | 35% | 65% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Catalog librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among catalog librarians is White, which makes up 76.7% of all catalog librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of catalog librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of catalog librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Catalog librarian race
| Catalog librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Catalog librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how catalog librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Catalog librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.68% | 6.51% | 4.92% | 5.52% |
| 2011 | 80.62% | 7.20% | 5.02% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 79.60% | 6.59% | 5.45% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 80.29% | 7.30% | 4.24% | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 79.84% | 6.89% | 4.73% | 6.41% |
| 2015 | 78.21% | 7.45% | 5.13% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 78.63% | 7.03% | 5.37% | 6.85% |
| 2017 | 78.59% | 7.34% | 5.05% | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 79.21% | 6.74% | 4.21% | 7.96% |
| 2019 | 80.95% | 6.17% | 3.82% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 77.70% | 6.61% | 4.35% | 7.38% |
| 2021 | 76.70% | 6.53% | 4.95% | 7.88% |
Catalog librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian catalog librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown catalog librarians have the lowest average salary at $49,315.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,315 |
| White | $50,836 |
| Black or African American | $51,894 |
| Asian | $53,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,182 |
Average catalog librarian age
See how the average age of catalog librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Catalog 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 |
Catalog librarian age breakdown
The average age of catalog librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the catalog librarian population.
Catalog librarian age breakdown
| Catalog Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Catalog librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for catalog librarians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of catalog librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 40% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 40%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Catalog librarians by degree level
| Catalog librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 40% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Catalog librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, catalog librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,894 annually. With a Master's degree, catalog librarians earn a median annual income of $59,660 compared to $48,992 for catalog librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,992 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,894 |
Catalog librarian employment statistics
Most catalog librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where catalog librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where catalog librarians work.
Catalog librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Catalog librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the catalog librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most catalog librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Catalog librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 18% |
Catalog librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for catalog librarians are education, government and non profits.
Catalog librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Government | 16% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Catalog librarian turnover and employment statistics
Catalog librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for catalog librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Catalog librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Catalog 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 catalog librarian tenure
The average catalog librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 catalog librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Catalog librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Catalog librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of catalog 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Curator Of Photography And Prints | 13.30% | 287 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Catalog Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar catalog librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| Nutrition Educator | 12.94% | 8,649 |
| Curator Of Photography And Prints | 13.30% | 287 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by catalog librarians
The most common foreign language among catalog librarians is Spanish at 24.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 24.4%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 35.5%
Catalog librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.4% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 35.5% |
