Information services librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Information services librarian gender statistics
70.2% of information services librarians are women and 29.8% of information services librarians are men.
- Female, 70.2%
- Male, 29.8%
Information services librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.2% |
| Male | 29.8% |
Information services librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,665
Female income
$47,637
Information services librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information services librarian positions over time. Currently, 70.2% of information services librarians are female.
Information services librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2011 | 23.15% | 76.85% |
| 2012 | 25.99% | 74.01% |
| 2013 | 25.54% | 74.46% |
| 2014 | 24.10% | 75.90% |
| 2015 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2016 | 26.31% | 73.69% |
| 2017 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2018 | 27.08% | 72.92% |
| 2019 | 25.47% | 74.53% |
| 2020 | 27.72% | 72.28% |
| 2021 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
Information services librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared information services 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% |
| Information Services Librarian | 30% | 70% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Information services librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information services librarians is White, which makes up 76.9% of all information services librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of information services librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of information services librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Information services librarian race
| Information services librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Information services librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how information services librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information services librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 6.41% | 4.87% | 5.44% |
| 2011 | 80.85% | 7.10% | 4.97% | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 79.83% | 6.50% | 5.40% | 6.21% |
| 2013 | 80.52% | 7.21% | 4.19% | 5.95% |
| 2014 | 80.07% | 6.80% | 4.68% | 6.33% |
| 2015 | 78.44% | 7.36% | 5.08% | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 78.86% | 6.94% | 5.32% | 6.77% |
| 2017 | 78.82% | 7.25% | 5.00% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 79.44% | 6.64% | 4.16% | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 81.18% | 6.07% | 3.77% | 6.82% |
| 2020 | 77.93% | 6.52% | 4.30% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 76.93% | 6.44% | 4.90% | 7.80% |
Information services librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian information services librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown information services librarians have the lowest average salary at $49,358.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,358 |
| White | $50,910 |
| Black or African American | $51,991 |
| Asian | $53,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,285 |
Average information services librarian age
See how the average age of information services librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Information services 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 |
Information services librarian age breakdown
The average age of information services librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the information services librarian population.
Information services librarian age breakdown
| Information Services Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Information services librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for information services librarians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of information services librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Information services librarians by degree level
| Information services librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Information services librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information services librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,298 annually. With a Master's degree, information services librarians earn a median annual income of $59,933 compared to $49,028 for information services librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,933 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,028 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,298 |
Information services librarian employment statistics
Most information services librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where information services librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information services librarians work.
Information services librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Information services librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the information services librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information services librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Information services librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 35% |
Information services librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for information services librarians are education, government and professional.
Information services librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Government | 32% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Information services librarian turnover and employment statistics
Information services librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information services librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information services librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information services 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 information services librarian tenure
The average information services librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 information services librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Information services librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Information services librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Instructional Assistant | 6.04% | 60,974 |
| Integrated Program Teacher | 9.52% | 127,379 |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Educational Institution Curator | 13.30% | 2,230 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Information Services Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar information services librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Instructional Assistant | 6.04% | 60,974 |
| Integrated Program Teacher | 9.52% | 127,379 |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Educational Institution Curator | 13.30% | 2,230 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by information services librarians
The most common foreign language among information services librarians is Spanish at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 31.3%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Information services librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.3% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |