Circulation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Circulation technician gender statistics
53.8% of circulation technicians are women and 46.2% of circulation technicians are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Circulation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Circulation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,726
Female income
$25,662
Circulation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circulation technician positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of circulation technicians are female.
Circulation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.77% | 64.23% |
| 2011 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2012 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2013 | 40.23% | 59.77% |
| 2014 | 44.77% | 55.23% |
| 2015 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2016 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2017 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2018 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2019 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| 2020 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2021 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
Circulation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared circulation 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% |
| Circulation Technician | 46% | 54% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Circulation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circulation technicians is White, which makes up 64.4% of all circulation technicians. Comparatively, 14.8% of circulation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of circulation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Circulation technician race
| Circulation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Circulation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how circulation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circulation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.96% | 12.87% | 5.48% | 11.96% |
| 2011 | 64.89% | 12.11% | 6.43% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 66.34% | 12.76% | 6.62% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 64.91% | 13.24% | 6.36% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 68.04% | 10.43% | 6.84% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 65.19% | 11.57% | 8.12% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 66.42% | 10.92% | 6.89% | 12.94% |
| 2017 | 62.05% | 13.15% | 7.21% | 14.51% |
| 2018 | 66.25% | 10.11% | 6.23% | 13.57% |
| 2019 | 63.65% | 10.25% | 8.61% | 14.18% |
| 2020 | 59.83% | 8.93% | 7.56% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 64.35% | 9.60% | 4.83% | 14.84% |
Circulation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circulation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White circulation technicians have the lowest average salary at $24,987.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,993 |
| White | $24,987 |
| Black or African American | $25,413 |
| Asian | $26,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,810 |
Average circulation technician age
See how the average age of circulation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Circulation 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 |
Circulation technician age breakdown
The average age of circulation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the circulation technician population.
Circulation technician age breakdown
| Circulation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Circulation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for circulation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of circulation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Circulation technicians by degree level
| Circulation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Circulation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, circulation technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $26,133 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, circulation technicians earn a median annual income of $25,798 compared to $25,104 for circulation technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,798 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,133 |
Circulation technician employment statistics
Most circulation technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where circulation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where circulation technicians work.
Circulation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Circulation technician jobs by company type
Employees with the circulation technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most circulation technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Circulation technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 29% |
Circulation technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for circulation technicians are government, education and hospitality.
Circulation technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Education | 20% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
Circulation technician turnover and employment statistics
Circulation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circulation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circulation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circulation 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 circulation technician tenure
The average circulation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 circulation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Circulation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Circulation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circulation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Aide | 6.04% | 69,231 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Circulation Technician | 10.55% | - |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| Adjunct Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,546 |
| Exhibits Curator | 13.30% | 268 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar circulation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Aide | 6.04% | 69,231 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| Adjunct Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,546 |
| Exhibits Curator | 13.30% | 268 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by circulation technicians
The most common foreign language among circulation technicians is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Circulation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |