Collection development librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Collection development librarian gender statistics
60.5% of collection development librarians are women and 39.5% of collection development librarians are men.
- Female, 60.5%
- Male, 39.5%
Collection development librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% |
| Male | 39.5% |
Collection development librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,370
Female income
$51,179
Collection development librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collection development librarian positions over time. Currently, 60.5% of collection development librarians are female.
Collection development librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2011 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2012 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2013 | 34.62% | 65.38% |
| 2014 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2015 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2016 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2017 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2018 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2019 | 34.54% | 65.46% |
| 2020 | 37.19% | 62.81% |
| 2021 | 39.53% | 60.47% |
Collection development librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared collection development 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% |
| Collection Development Librarian | 40% | 60% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Collection development librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collection development librarians is White, which makes up 76.8% of all collection development librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of collection development librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of collection development librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Collection development librarian race
| Collection development librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Collection development librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how collection development librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collection development librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.74% | 6.48% | 4.91% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 80.68% | 7.17% | 5.00% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 79.66% | 6.56% | 5.43% | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 80.35% | 7.28% | 4.23% | 6.01% |
| 2014 | 79.90% | 6.87% | 4.72% | 6.39% |
| 2015 | 78.27% | 7.43% | 5.11% | 6.73% |
| 2016 | 78.69% | 7.00% | 5.35% | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 78.65% | 7.32% | 5.04% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 79.27% | 6.71% | 4.19% | 7.94% |
| 2019 | 81.01% | 6.14% | 3.81% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 77.76% | 6.59% | 4.34% | 7.36% |
| 2021 | 76.76% | 6.51% | 4.94% | 7.86% |
Collection development librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collection development librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown collection development librarians have the lowest average salary at $52,970.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,970 |
| White | $54,584 |
| Black or African American | $55,707 |
| Asian | $57,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,013 |
Average collection development librarian age
See how the average age of collection development librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Collection development 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 |
Collection development librarian age breakdown
The average age of collection development librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the collection development librarian population.
Collection development librarian age breakdown
| Collection Development Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Collection development librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for collection development librarians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of collection development librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Collection development librarians by degree level
| Collection development librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Collection development librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collection development librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,483 annually. With a Master's degree, collection development librarians earn a median annual income of $63,941 compared to $52,627 for collection development librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,941 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,627 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,483 |
Collection development librarian employment statistics
Most collection development librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where collection development librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collection development librarians work.
Collection development librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Collection development librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the collection development librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collection development librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Collection development librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 33% |
Collection development librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for collection development librarians are education, government and manufacturing.
Collection development librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Government | 31% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Collection development librarian turnover and employment statistics
Collection development librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collection development librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collection development librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collection development 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 collection development librarian tenure
The average collection development librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 collection development librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Collection development librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Collection development librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collection development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Projects Assistant | 6.04% | 21,685 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Adjunct Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 88,235 |
| Processing Archivist | 13.30% | 9,337 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Collection Development Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar collection development librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Projects Assistant | 6.04% | 21,685 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Adjunct Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 88,235 |
| Processing Archivist | 13.30% | 9,337 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by collection development librarians
The most common foreign language among collection development librarians is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 14.3% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Armenian, 14.3%
- Hawaiian, 14.3%
Collection development librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Armenian | 14.3% |
| Hawaiian | 14.3% |