Instruction librarian demographics and statistics in the US
Instruction librarian demographics research summary. Zippia estimates instruction librarian demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our instruction librarian estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about instruction librarians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,381 instruction librarians currently employed in the United States.
- 65.1% of all instruction librarians are women, while 34.9% are men.
- The average instruction librarian age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of instruction librarians is White (77.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Black or African American (6.3%) and Asian (4.8%).
- Instruction librarians are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for instruction librarians.
- Tacoma, WA pays an annual average wage of $62,563, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women instruction librarians earned 92% of what men earned.
- 16% of all instruction librarians are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for instruction librarians to live.
- Instruction librarians are 89% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Instruction librarian demographics by:
Instruction librarian gender statistics
65.1% of instruction librarians are women and 34.9% of instruction librarians are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Instruction librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Instruction librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,270
Female income
$47,397
Instruction librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instruction librarian positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of instruction librarians are female.
Instruction librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.66% | 72.34% |
| 2011 | 27.57% | 72.43% |
| 2012 | 30.74% | 69.26% |
| 2013 | 30.24% | 69.76% |
| 2014 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2015 | 31.22% | 68.78% |
| 2016 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2017 | 34.50% | 65.50% |
| 2018 | 31.94% | 68.06% |
| 2019 | 30.17% | 69.83% |
| 2020 | 32.65% | 67.35% |
| 2021 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
Instruction librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared instruction 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% |
| Instruction Librarian | 35% | 65% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Instruction librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instruction librarians is White, which makes up 77.2% of all instruction librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of instruction librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of instruction 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%
Instruction librarian race
| Instruction 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% |
Instruction librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how instruction librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instruction librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.17% | 6.31% | 4.81% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 81.11% | 7.00% | 4.91% | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 80.09% | 6.39% | 5.34% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 80.78% | 7.11% | 4.13% | 5.85% |
| 2014 | 80.33% | 6.70% | 4.62% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 78.70% | 7.26% | 5.02% | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 79.12% | 6.83% | 5.26% | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 79.08% | 7.15% | 4.94% | 6.38% |
| 2018 | 79.70% | 6.54% | 4.10% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 81.44% | 5.97% | 3.71% | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 78.19% | 6.42% | 4.24% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 77.19% | 6.34% | 4.84% | 7.71% |
Instruction librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instruction librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown instruction librarians have the lowest average salary at $49,052.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,052 |
| White | $50,544 |
| Black or African American | $51,582 |
| Asian | $53,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,864 |
Average instruction librarian age
See how the average age of instruction librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instruction 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 |
Instruction librarian age breakdown
The average age of instruction librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the instruction librarian population.
Instruction librarian age breakdown
| Instruction Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Instruction librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for instruction librarians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of instruction librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 38% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 38%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Instruction librarians by degree level
| Instruction librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 38% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Instruction librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instruction librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,306 annually. With a Master's degree, instruction librarians earn a median annual income of $59,188 compared to $48,735 for instruction librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,735 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,306 |
Instruction librarian employment statistics
Most instruction librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where instruction librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instruction librarians work.
Instruction librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Instruction librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the instruction librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instruction librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Instruction librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 89% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
Instruction librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for instruction librarians are education, government and manufacturing.
Instruction librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 87% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Instruction librarian turnover and employment statistics
Instruction librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instruction librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instruction librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instruction 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 instruction librarian tenure
The average instruction librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 instruction librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Instruction librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Instruction librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instruction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Volunteer | 6.04% | 4,378 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Instructor, Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 37,739 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Instruction Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar instruction librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Volunteer | 6.04% | 4,378 |
| Master Teacher | 9.52% | 75,390 |
| Instructor, Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 37,739 |
| Numismatist | 13.30% | 187 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by instruction librarians
The most common foreign language among instruction librarians is Spanish at 26.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.4% and German is the third-most popular at 12.2%.
- Spanish, 26.5%
- French, 18.4%
- German, 12.2%
- Italian, 8.2%
- Hebrew, 4.1%
- Other, 30.6%
Instruction librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| French | 18.4% |
| German | 12.2% |
| Italian | 8.2% |
| Hebrew | 4.1% |
| Other | 30.6% |
