High school librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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High school librarian gender statistics
85.5% of high school librarians are women and 14.5% of high school librarians are men.
- Female, 85.5%
- Male, 14.5%
High school librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.5% |
| Male | 14.5% |
High school librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,501
Female income
$49,089
High school librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high school librarian positions over time. Currently, 85.5% of high school librarians are female.
High school librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.84% | 89.16% |
| 2011 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2012 | 12.37% | 87.63% |
| 2013 | 12.12% | 87.88% |
| 2014 | 11.32% | 88.68% |
| 2015 | 12.61% | 87.39% |
| 2016 | 12.55% | 87.45% |
| 2017 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2018 | 12.99% | 87.01% |
| 2019 | 12.08% | 87.92% |
| 2020 | 13.36% | 86.64% |
| 2021 | 14.55% | 85.45% |
High school librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared high school 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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High school librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high school librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all high school librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of high school librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of high school 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%
High school librarian race
| High school 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% |
High school librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how high school librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High school librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.51% | 6.57% | 4.96% | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 80.45% | 7.26% | 5.05% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 79.43% | 6.65% | 5.48% | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 80.13% | 7.36% | 4.28% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 79.67% | 6.95% | 4.77% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 7.52% | 5.16% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 78.46% | 7.09% | 5.40% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 78.42% | 7.41% | 5.09% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 79.04% | 6.80% | 4.24% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 80.78% | 6.23% | 3.86% | 6.96% |
| 2020 | 77.54% | 6.67% | 4.39% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 6.60% | 4.99% | 7.94% |
High school librarian wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,971 |
| White | $52,672 |
| Black or African American | $53,858 |
| Asian | $55,951 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,180 |
Average high school librarian age
See how the average age of high school librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
High school 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 |
High school librarian age breakdown
The average age of high school librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the high school librarian population.
High school librarian age breakdown
| High School Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
High school librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for high school librarians is bachelor's degree, with 57% of high school librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
High school librarians by degree level
| High school librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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High school librarian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,609 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,577 |
High school librarian employment statistics
Company size where high school librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high school librarians work.
High school librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
High school librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the high school librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most high school librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
High school librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 8% |
High school librarian turnover and employment statistics
High school librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high school librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High school librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | High school 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 high school librarian tenure
The average high school librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 high school librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
High school librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
High school librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high school 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 12.94% | 24,434 |
| Archives Assistant | 13.30% | 433 |
| Book Shelver | 13.69% | 186 |
| High School Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar high school librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 12.94% | 24,434 |
| Archives Assistant | 13.30% | 433 |
| Book Shelver | 13.69% | 186 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by high school librarians
The most common foreign language among high school librarians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
High school librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |