Collection management librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Collection management librarian gender statistics
62.9% of collection management librarians are women and 37.1% of collection management librarians are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Collection management librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Collection management librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,424
Female income
$53,255
Collection management librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collection management librarian positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of collection management librarians are female.
Collection management librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.65% | 70.35% |
| 2011 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2012 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2013 | 32.33% | 67.67% |
| 2014 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
| 2015 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2016 | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 2017 | 36.74% | 63.26% |
| 2018 | 34.09% | 65.91% |
| 2019 | 32.25% | 67.75% |
| 2020 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2021 | 37.11% | 62.89% |
Collection management librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared collection management 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 Management Librarian | 37% | 63% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Collection management librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collection management librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all collection management librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of collection management librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of collection management librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Collection management librarian race
| Collection management librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Collection management librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how collection management librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collection management librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.51% | 6.57% | 4.96% | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 80.45% | 7.26% | 5.05% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 79.43% | 6.65% | 5.48% | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 80.13% | 7.36% | 4.28% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 79.67% | 6.96% | 4.77% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 7.52% | 5.16% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 78.46% | 7.09% | 5.40% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 78.42% | 7.41% | 5.09% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 79.04% | 6.80% | 4.24% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 80.78% | 6.23% | 3.86% | 6.96% |
| 2020 | 77.53% | 6.68% | 4.39% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 6.60% | 4.99% | 7.94% |
Collection management librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collection management librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown collection management librarians have the lowest average salary at $55,039.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,039 |
| White | $56,644 |
| Black or African American | $57,759 |
| Asian | $59,720 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,062 |
Average collection management librarian age
See how the average age of collection management librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Collection management 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 management librarian age breakdown
The average age of collection management librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the collection management librarian population.
Collection management librarian age breakdown
| Collection Management Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Collection management librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for collection management librarians is bachelor's degree, with 52% of collection management librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Collection management librarians by degree level
| Collection management librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Collection management librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collection management librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,369 annually. With a Master's degree, collection management librarians earn a median annual income of $65,909 compared to $54,697 for collection management librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,909 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,697 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,369 |
Collection management librarian employment statistics
Most collection management librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where collection management librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collection management librarians work.
Collection management librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Collection management librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the collection management librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collection management librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Collection management librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 13% |
Collection management librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for collection management librarians are education, government and finance.
Collection management librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Government | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Collection management librarian turnover and employment statistics
Collection management librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collection management librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collection management librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collection management 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 management librarian tenure
The average collection management librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 382 collection management librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Collection management librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Collection management librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collection management 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 Education Aide | 6.04% | 95,429 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Asian Art Curator | 13.30% | 2,964 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Collection Management Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar collection management librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Aide | 6.04% | 95,429 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Asian Art Curator | 13.30% | 2,964 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by collection management librarians
The most common foreign language among collection management librarians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 29.1%
Collection management librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 29.1% |