Electronic resources librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic resources librarian gender statistics
70.3% of electronic resources librarians are women and 29.7% of electronic resources librarians are men.
- Female, 70.3%
- Male, 29.7%
Electronic resources librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.3% |
| Male | 29.7% |
Electronic resources librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,484
Female income
$48,158
Electronic resources librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic resources librarian positions over time. Currently, 70.3% of electronic resources librarians are female.
Electronic resources librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.17% | 76.83% |
| 2011 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2012 | 25.93% | 74.07% |
| 2013 | 25.48% | 74.52% |
| 2014 | 24.05% | 75.95% |
| 2015 | 26.36% | 73.64% |
| 2016 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2017 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2018 | 27.02% | 72.98% |
| 2019 | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| 2020 | 27.66% | 72.34% |
| 2021 | 29.69% | 70.31% |
Electronic resources librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared electronic resources 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% |
| Electronic Resources Librarian | 30% | 70% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Electronic resources librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic resources librarians is White, which makes up 76.6% of all electronic resources librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of electronic resources librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of electronic resources 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%
Electronic resources librarian race
| Electronic resources 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% |
Electronic resources librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic resources librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic resources librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.56% | 6.55% | 4.95% | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 80.50% | 7.24% | 5.04% | 5.50% |
| 2012 | 79.47% | 6.64% | 5.47% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 80.17% | 7.35% | 4.27% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 79.72% | 6.94% | 4.76% | 6.45% |
| 2015 | 78.09% | 7.50% | 5.15% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 78.51% | 7.08% | 5.39% | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 78.46% | 7.39% | 5.08% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 79.08% | 6.78% | 4.23% | 8.00% |
| 2019 | 80.82% | 6.21% | 3.85% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 77.58% | 6.66% | 4.38% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 76.58% | 6.58% | 4.98% | 7.93% |
Electronic resources librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electronic resources librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown electronic resources librarians have the lowest average salary at $50,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,003 |
| White | $51,671 |
| Black or African American | $52,834 |
| Asian | $54,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,151 |
Average electronic resources librarian age
See how the average age of electronic resources librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Electronic resources 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 |
Electronic resources librarian age breakdown
The average age of electronic resources librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the electronic resources librarian population.
Electronic resources librarian age breakdown
| Electronic Resources Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Electronic resources librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic resources librarians is bachelor's degree, with 64% of electronic resources librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Electronic resources librarians by degree level
| Electronic resources librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Electronic resources librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronic resources librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,268 annually. With a Master's degree, electronic resources librarians earn a median annual income of $61,426 compared to $49,649 for electronic resources librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,426 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,649 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,268 |
Electronic resources librarian employment statistics
Most electronic resources librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where electronic resources librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic resources librarians work.
Electronic resources librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Electronic resources librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic resources librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic resources librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Electronic resources librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 5% |
Electronic resources librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic resources librarians are education, professional and media.
Electronic resources librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Electronic resources librarian turnover and employment statistics
Electronic resources librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic resources librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic resources librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic resources 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 electronic resources librarian tenure
The average electronic resources librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 229 electronic resources librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic resources librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Electronic resources librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronic resources 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Film Archivist | 13.30% | 329 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Electronic Resources Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar electronic resources librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Film Archivist | 13.30% | 329 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic resources librarians
The most common foreign language among electronic resources librarians is Chinese at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Chinese, 23.1%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Norwegian, 7.7%
- Other, 46.1%
Electronic resources librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 23.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Norwegian | 7.7% |
| Other | 46.1% |
