Digital librarian demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Digital librarian demographics by:
Digital librarian gender statistics
55.6% of digital librarians are women and 44.4% of digital librarians are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Digital librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Digital librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,143
Female income
$54,706
Digital librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital librarian positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of digital librarians are female.
Digital librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2011 | 36.26% | 63.74% |
| 2012 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2013 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2014 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2015 | 40.41% | 59.59% |
| 2016 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2017 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2018 | 41.23% | 58.77% |
| 2019 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2020 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2021 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
Digital librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital 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% |
| Digital Librarian | 44% | 56% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Digital librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital librarians is White, which makes up 76.6% of all digital librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of digital librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of digital librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Digital librarian race
| Digital librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Digital librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how digital librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.63% | 6.53% | 4.93% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 7.22% | 5.03% | 5.48% |
| 2012 | 79.54% | 6.61% | 5.46% | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 80.24% | 7.32% | 4.25% | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 79.79% | 6.91% | 4.74% | 6.43% |
| 2015 | 78.15% | 7.47% | 5.14% | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 78.58% | 7.05% | 5.38% | 6.87% |
| 2017 | 78.53% | 7.37% | 5.06% | 6.57% |
| 2018 | 79.15% | 6.76% | 4.22% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 80.89% | 6.19% | 3.83% | 6.92% |
| 2020 | 77.65% | 6.63% | 4.36% | 7.40% |
| 2021 | 76.65% | 6.55% | 4.96% | 7.90% |
Digital librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown digital librarians have the lowest average salary at $56,603.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,603 |
| White | $58,312 |
| Black or African American | $59,500 |
| Asian | $61,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,823 |
Average digital librarian age
See how the average age of digital librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Digital 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 |
Digital librarian age breakdown
The average age of digital librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the digital librarian population.
Digital librarian age breakdown
| Digital Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Digital librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for digital librarians is bachelor's degree, with 57% of digital librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Digital librarians by degree level
| Digital librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Digital librarian jobs you might like
Digital librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,061 annually. With a Master's degree, digital librarians earn a median annual income of $68,206 compared to $56,239 for digital librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,206 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,239 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,061 |
Digital librarian employment statistics
Most digital librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where digital librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital librarians work.
Digital librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Digital librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the digital librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Digital librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 12% |
Digital librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital librarians are education, government and media.
Digital librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Digital librarian turnover and employment statistics
Digital librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital 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 digital librarian tenure
The average digital librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 digital librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Digital librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Instructor Of Spanish | 12.94% | 25,516 |
| Museum Registrar | 13.30% | 2,842 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Digital Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar digital librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Instructor Of Spanish | 12.94% | 25,516 |
| Museum Registrar | 13.30% | 2,842 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital librarians
The most common foreign language among digital librarians is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 11.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Swedish, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 29.3%
Digital librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Swedish | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.3% |
