Government documents librarian demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Government documents librarian demographics by:
Government documents librarian gender statistics
55.9% of government documents librarians are women and 44.1% of government documents librarians are men.
- Female, 55.9%
- Male, 44.1%
Government documents librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% |
| Male | 44.1% |
Government documents librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,133
Female income
$49,639
Government documents librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in government documents librarian positions over time. Currently, 55.9% of government documents librarians are female.
Government documents librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.01% | 63.99% |
| 2011 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2012 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2013 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2014 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2015 | 40.05% | 59.95% |
| 2016 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2017 | 43.67% | 56.33% |
| 2018 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2019 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2020 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2021 | 44.07% | 55.93% |
Government documents librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared government documents 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% |
| Government Documents 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%
Government documents librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among government documents librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all government documents librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of government documents librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of government documents 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%
Government documents librarian race
| Government documents 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% |
Government documents librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how government documents librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Government documents librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.50% | 6.58% | 4.96% | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 80.44% | 7.27% | 5.06% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 79.42% | 6.66% | 5.49% | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 80.11% | 7.37% | 4.28% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 79.66% | 6.96% | 4.77% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 7.52% | 5.17% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 7.10% | 5.40% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 78.40% | 7.42% | 5.09% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 79.03% | 6.81% | 4.25% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 80.77% | 6.24% | 3.86% | 6.97% |
| 2020 | 77.52% | 6.68% | 4.39% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 76.52% | 6.60% | 4.99% | 7.95% |
Government documents librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian government documents librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown government documents librarians have the lowest average salary at $51,556.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,556 |
| White | $53,288 |
| Black or African American | $54,496 |
| Asian | $56,629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,825 |
Average government documents librarian age
See how the average age of government documents librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Government documents 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 |
Government documents librarian age breakdown
The average age of government documents librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the government documents librarian population.
Government documents librarian age breakdown
| Government Documents Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Government documents librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for government documents librarians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of government documents librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Government documents librarians by degree level
| Government documents librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Government documents librarian jobs you might like
Government documents librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, government documents librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,507 annually. With a Master's degree, government documents librarians earn a median annual income of $63,428 compared to $51,188 for government documents librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,428 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,188 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,507 |
Government documents librarian employment statistics
Company size where government documents librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where government documents librarians work.
Government documents librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Government documents librarian turnover and employment statistics
Government documents librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for government documents librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Government documents librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Government documents 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 government documents librarian tenure
The average government documents librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 government documents librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Government documents librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Government documents librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of government documents 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 Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| English As A Second Language Instructor | 12.94% | 69,978 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Government Documents Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar government documents librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 9.52% | 69,133 |
| English As A Second Language Instructor | 12.94% | 69,978 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by government documents librarians
The most common foreign language among government documents librarians is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Government documents librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |