Cataloging technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Cataloging technician demographics by:
Cataloging technician gender statistics
43.1% of cataloging technicians are women and 56.9% of cataloging technicians are men.
- Male, 56.9%
- Female, 43.1%
Cataloging technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.9% |
| Female | 43.1% |
Cataloging technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,916
Female income
$41,721
Cataloging technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cataloging technician positions over time. Currently, 43.1% of cataloging technicians are female.
Cataloging technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2011 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2012 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
| 2013 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2014 | 55.49% | 44.51% |
| 2015 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2016 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2017 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2018 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2019 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2020 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2021 | 56.86% | 43.14% |
Cataloging technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared cataloging technicians 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% |
| Cataloging Technician | 57% | 43% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Cataloging technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cataloging technicians is White, which makes up 64.9% of all cataloging technicians. Comparatively, 14.6% of cataloging technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of cataloging technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cataloging technician race
| Cataloging technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cataloging technician race and ethnicity over time
See how cataloging technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cataloging technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 12.70% | 5.32% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 65.45% | 11.94% | 6.27% | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 66.90% | 12.59% | 6.46% | 10.67% |
| 2013 | 65.47% | 13.06% | 6.20% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 68.59% | 10.26% | 6.68% | 11.31% |
| 2015 | 65.75% | 11.40% | 7.96% | 12.04% |
| 2016 | 66.98% | 10.75% | 6.73% | 12.74% |
| 2017 | 62.61% | 12.98% | 7.05% | 14.31% |
| 2018 | 66.81% | 9.94% | 6.07% | 13.37% |
| 2019 | 64.20% | 10.07% | 8.45% | 13.98% |
| 2020 | 60.38% | 8.76% | 7.40% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 64.91% | 9.43% | 4.67% | 14.64% |
Cataloging technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cataloging technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cataloging technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,734 |
| White | $39,693 |
| Black or African American | $40,966 |
| Asian | $44,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,172 |
Average cataloging technician age
See how the average age of cataloging technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cataloging technician 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 |
Cataloging technician age breakdown
The average age of cataloging technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the cataloging technician population.
Cataloging technician age breakdown
| Cataloging Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cataloging technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 22%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cataloging technicians by degree level
| Cataloging technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cataloging technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cataloging technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,166 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cataloging technicians earn a median annual income of $42,135 compared to $40,042 for cataloging technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,042 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,166 |
Cataloging technician employment statistics
Most cataloging technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cataloging technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cataloging technicians work.
Cataloging technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Cataloging technician jobs by company type
Employees with the cataloging technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cataloging technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cataloging technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 21% |
Cataloging technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for cataloging technicians are education, government and manufacturing.
Cataloging technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Cataloging technician turnover and employment statistics
Cataloging technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cataloging technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cataloging technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cataloging technician 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 cataloging technician tenure
The average cataloging technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 cataloging technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Cataloging technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cataloging technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cataloging technicians 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 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Cataloging Technician | 10.55% | - |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| Adjunct English Instructor | 12.94% | 38,052 |
| Exhibit Technician | 13.30% | 5,760 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar cataloging technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Student Teacher | 9.52% | 79,071 |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| Adjunct English Instructor | 12.94% | 38,052 |
| Exhibit Technician | 13.30% | 5,760 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |