Digital archivist demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital archivist gender statistics
49.2% of digital archivists are women and 50.8% of digital archivists are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
Digital archivist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Digital archivist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,099
Female income
$44,801
Digital archivist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital archivist positions over time. Currently, 49.2% of digital archivists are female.
Digital archivist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2011 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2012 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2013 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2014 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2015 | 44.07% | 55.93% |
| 2016 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
| 2017 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2018 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2019 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2020 | 50.40% | 49.60% |
| 2021 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
Digital archivist related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital archivists 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% |
| Digital Archivist | 51% | 49% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Digital archivist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital archivists is White, which makes up 77.2% of all digital archivists. Comparatively, 7.2% of digital archivists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of digital archivists are Black or African American.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Digital archivist race
| Digital archivist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Digital archivist race and ethnicity over time
See how digital archivist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital archivist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.27% | 6.44% | 3.95% | 7.21% |
| 2011 | 81.35% | 4.67% | 3.09% | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 80.32% | 5.31% | 5.03% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 79.14% | 6.21% | 5.17% | 6.39% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 4.48% | 5.72% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 81.53% | 4.02% | 4.05% | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 79.64% | 5.02% | 4.26% | 8.04% |
| 2017 | 80.37% | 4.28% | 6.08% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 78.30% | 4.92% | 5.00% | 9.09% |
| 2019 | 80.29% | 4.37% | 4.20% | 7.92% |
| 2020 | 76.87% | 3.72% | 4.21% | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 77.22% | 5.19% | 5.01% | 7.18% |
Digital archivist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino digital archivists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown digital archivists have the lowest average salary at $43,833.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,833 |
| White | $46,852 |
| Black or African American | $45,281 |
| Asian | $44,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,117 |
Average digital archivist age
See how the average age of digital archivists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital archivist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 | 35.5 |
Digital archivist age breakdown
The average age of digital archivists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the digital archivist population.
Digital archivist age breakdown
| Digital Archivist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Digital archivist educational attainment
The most common degree for digital archivists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of digital archivists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Digital archivists by degree level
| Digital archivist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Digital archivist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,105 |
Digital archivist employment statistics
Most digital archivists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where digital archivists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital archivists work.
Digital archivist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Digital archivist jobs by company type
Employees with the digital archivist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital archivists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Digital archivist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 9% |
Digital archivist jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital archivists are education, media and technology.
Digital archivist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Media | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Digital archivist turnover and employment statistics
Digital archivist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital archivists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital archivist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital archivist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 4.48% |
| 2015 | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 5.55% |
Average digital archivist tenure
The average digital archivist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 316 digital archivists resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital archivist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Digital archivist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital archivists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Bookmobile Librarian | 10.75% | 964 |
| Digital Archivist | 12.52% | - |
| Music Internship | 12.94% | 49,414 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar digital archivist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Bookmobile Librarian | 10.75% | 964 |
| Music Internship | 12.94% | 49,414 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital archivists
The most common foreign language among digital archivists is Spanish at 32.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.7% and French is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 32.1%
- German, 10.7%
- French, 10.7%
- Italian, 10.7%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Digital archivist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.1% |
| German | 10.7% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Italian | 10.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |