Children's librarian demographics and statistics in the US
Children's librarian demographics research summary. Zippia estimates children's librarian demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our children's librarian estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about children's librarians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 60,599 children's librarians currently employed in the United States.
- 89.4% of all children's librarians are women, while 10.6% are men.
- The average children's librarian age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of children's librarians is White (77.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Black or African American (6.3%) and Asian (4.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 16% of all children's librarians are LGBT.
- Children's librarians are 50% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to education companies.
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Children's librarian gender statistics
89.4% of children's librarians are women and 10.6% of children's librarians are men.
- Female, 89.4%
- Male, 10.6%
Children's librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.4% |
| Male | 10.6% |
Children's librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,887
Female income
$47,191
Children's librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in children's librarian positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of children's librarians are female.
Children's librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.82% | 92.18% |
| 2011 | 7.79% | 92.21% |
| 2012 | 8.97% | 91.03% |
| 2013 | 8.78% | 91.22% |
| 2014 | 8.18% | 91.82% |
| 2015 | 9.15% | 90.85% |
| 2016 | 9.10% | 90.90% |
| 2017 | 10.47% | 89.53% |
| 2018 | 9.43% | 90.57% |
| 2019 | 8.75% | 91.25% |
| 2020 | 9.72% | 90.28% |
| 2021 | 10.62% | 89.38% |
Children's librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared children's 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% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Children's librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among children's librarians is White, which makes up 77.2% of all children's librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of children's librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of children's librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Children's librarian race
| Children's librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Children's librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how children's librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Children's librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.20% | 6.30% | 4.81% | 5.34% |
| 2011 | 81.14% | 6.99% | 4.91% | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 80.11% | 6.38% | 5.33% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 80.81% | 7.10% | 4.13% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 80.36% | 6.69% | 4.62% | 6.23% |
| 2015 | 78.73% | 7.25% | 5.02% | 6.57% |
| 2016 | 79.15% | 6.82% | 5.25% | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 79.10% | 7.14% | 4.94% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 79.72% | 6.53% | 4.09% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 81.46% | 5.96% | 3.71% | 6.72% |
| 2020 | 78.22% | 6.41% | 4.24% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 77.22% | 6.33% | 4.84% | 7.70% |
Children's librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian children's librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown children's librarians have the lowest average salary at $48,772.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,772 |
| White | $50,196 |
| Black or African American | $51,185 |
| Asian | $52,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,453 |
Average children's librarian age
See how the average age of children's librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Children's 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 |
Children's librarian age breakdown
The average age of children's librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the children's librarian population.
Children's librarian age breakdown
| Children's Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Children's librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for children's librarians is bachelor's degree, with 60% of children's librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Children's librarians by degree level
| Children's librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Children's librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, children's librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,254 annually. With a Master's degree, children's librarians earn a median annual income of $58,412 compared to $48,469 for children's librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,469 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,254 |
Children's librarian employment statistics
Most children's librarians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where children's librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where children's librarians work.
Children's librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Children's librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the children's librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most children's librarians prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Children's librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 50% |
Children's librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for children's librarians are government, education and non profits.
Children's librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 48% |
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Children's librarian turnover and employment statistics
Children's librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for children's librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Children's librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Children's 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 children's librarian tenure
The average children's librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 661 children's librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Children's librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Children's librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of children's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Teacher | 9.52% | 71,918 |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Reference Archivist | 13.30% | 155 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Children's Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar children's librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Teacher | 9.52% | 71,918 |
| Adjunct Professor | 12.94% | 22,488 |
| Reference Archivist | 13.30% | 155 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by children's librarians
The most common foreign language among children's librarians is Spanish at 55.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 13.2%.
- Spanish, 55.3%
- French, 21.1%
- German, 13.2%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Cherokee, 2.6%
- Other, 2.5%
Children's librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.3% |
| French | 21.1% |
| German | 13.2% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Cherokee | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.5% |
