Cataloger demographics and statistics in the US
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Cataloger gender statistics
62.1% of catalogers are women and 37.9% of catalogers are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Cataloger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Cataloger gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,770
Female income
$32,688
Cataloger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cataloger positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of catalogers are female.
Cataloger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2011 | 30.30% | 69.70% |
| 2012 | 33.62% | 66.38% |
| 2013 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2014 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2015 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2016 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2017 | 37.56% | 62.44% |
| 2018 | 34.89% | 65.11% |
| 2019 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2020 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2021 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
Cataloger related jobs gender ratio
We compared catalogers 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% |
| Cataloger | 38% | 62% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Cataloger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among catalogers is White, which makes up 77.0% of all catalogers. Comparatively, 7.8% of catalogers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of catalogers are Black or African American.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Cataloger race
| Cataloger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Cataloger race and ethnicity over time
See how cataloger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cataloger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.96% | 6.40% | 4.86% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 7.09% | 4.96% | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 79.88% | 6.48% | 5.39% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 80.57% | 7.19% | 4.18% | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 80.12% | 6.78% | 4.67% | 6.31% |
| 2015 | 78.49% | 7.34% | 5.07% | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 78.91% | 6.92% | 5.30% | 6.75% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 7.23% | 4.99% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 6.63% | 4.15% | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 81.23% | 6.06% | 3.76% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 77.98% | 6.50% | 4.29% | 7.28% |
| 2021 | 76.98% | 6.42% | 4.89% | 7.79% |
Cataloger wage gap by race
According to our data, asian catalogers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown catalogers have the lowest average salary at $34,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,001 |
| White | $35,190 |
| Black or African American | $36,020 |
| Asian | $37,486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,246 |
Average cataloger age
See how the average age of catalogers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cataloger 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 |
Cataloger age breakdown
The average age of catalogers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the cataloger population.
Cataloger age breakdown
| Cataloger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Cataloger educational attainment
The most common degree for catalogers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of catalogers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Catalogers by degree level
| Cataloger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cataloger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, catalogers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $46,386 annually. With a Master's degree, catalogers earn a median annual income of $42,176 compared to $33,749 for catalogers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,749 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,386 |
Cataloger employment statistics
Most catalogers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where catalogers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where catalogers work.
Cataloger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Cataloger jobs by company type
Employees with the cataloger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most catalogers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cataloger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 16% |
Cataloger jobs by industry
The most common industries for catalogers are education, government and non profits.
Cataloger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Government | 14% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Cataloger turnover and employment statistics
Cataloger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for catalogers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cataloger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cataloger 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 cataloger tenure
The average cataloger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 582 catalogers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cataloger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cataloger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of catalogers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Music Internship | 12.94% | 49,414 |
| Director Of Exhibits | 13.30% | 5,837 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Cataloger | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar cataloger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Music Internship | 12.94% | 49,414 |
| Director Of Exhibits | 13.30% | 5,837 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by catalogers
The most common foreign language among catalogers is Spanish at 28.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 28.0%
- French, 22.0%
- German, 7.3%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Other, 30.5%
Cataloger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| French | 22.0% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Other | 30.5% |
