Elementary librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Elementary librarian gender statistics
92.5% of elementary librarians are women and 7.5% of elementary librarians are men.
- Female, 92.5%
- Male, 7.5%
Elementary librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.5% |
| Male | 7.5% |
Elementary librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,662
Female income
$49,229
Elementary librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in elementary librarian positions over time. Currently, 92.5% of elementary librarians are female.
Elementary librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.49% | 94.51% |
| 2011 | 5.47% | 94.53% |
| 2012 | 6.32% | 93.68% |
| 2013 | 6.18% | 93.82% |
| 2014 | 5.75% | 94.25% |
| 2015 | 6.46% | 93.54% |
| 2016 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2017 | 7.42% | 92.58% |
| 2018 | 6.66% | 93.34% |
| 2019 | 6.16% | 93.84% |
| 2020 | 6.87% | 93.13% |
| 2021 | 7.53% | 92.47% |
Elementary librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared elementary 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% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Elementary librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among elementary librarians is White, which makes up 77.2% of all elementary librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of elementary librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of elementary librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Elementary librarian race
| Elementary librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Elementary librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how elementary librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Elementary librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.23% | 6.29% | 4.80% | 5.33% |
| 2011 | 81.17% | 6.98% | 4.90% | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 80.15% | 6.37% | 5.33% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 80.84% | 7.08% | 4.12% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 80.39% | 6.67% | 4.61% | 6.22% |
| 2015 | 78.76% | 7.23% | 5.01% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 79.18% | 6.81% | 5.25% | 6.66% |
| 2017 | 79.13% | 7.13% | 4.93% | 6.36% |
| 2018 | 79.76% | 6.52% | 4.09% | 7.76% |
| 2019 | 81.50% | 5.95% | 3.70% | 6.71% |
| 2020 | 78.25% | 6.39% | 4.23% | 7.18% |
| 2021 | 77.25% | 6.32% | 4.83% | 7.69% |
Elementary librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian elementary librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown elementary librarians have the lowest average salary at $51,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,120 |
| White | $52,829 |
| Black or African American | $54,021 |
| Asian | $56,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,346 |
Average elementary librarian age
See how the average age of elementary librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Elementary 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 |
Elementary librarian age breakdown
The average age of elementary librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the elementary librarian population.
Elementary librarian age breakdown
| Elementary Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Elementary librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for elementary librarians is bachelor's degree, with 62% of elementary librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Elementary librarians by degree level
| Elementary librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Elementary librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, elementary librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,816 annually. With a Master's degree, elementary librarians earn a median annual income of $62,826 compared to $50,757 for elementary librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,757 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,816 |
Elementary librarian employment statistics
Company size where elementary librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where elementary librarians work.
Elementary librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Elementary librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the elementary librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most elementary librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Elementary librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
Elementary librarian turnover and employment statistics
Elementary librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for elementary librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Elementary librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Elementary 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 elementary librarian tenure
The average elementary librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 elementary librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Elementary librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Elementary librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Teacher | 6.04% | 138,110 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Elementary Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar elementary librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Teacher | 6.04% | 138,110 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by elementary librarians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Elementary librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |