Law librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Law librarian gender statistics
67.6% of law librarians are women and 32.4% of law librarians are men.
- Female, 67.6%
- Male, 32.4%
Law librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.6% |
| Male | 32.4% |
Law librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,877
Female income
$48,517
Law librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in law librarian positions over time. Currently, 67.6% of law librarians are female.
Law librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2011 | 25.44% | 74.56% |
| 2012 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2013 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2014 | 26.46% | 73.54% |
| 2015 | 28.92% | 71.08% |
| 2016 | 28.80% | 71.20% |
| 2017 | 32.08% | 67.92% |
| 2018 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2019 | 27.91% | 72.09% |
| 2020 | 30.29% | 69.71% |
| 2021 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
Law librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared law 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% |
| Law Librarian | 32% | 68% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Law librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among law librarians is White, which makes up 77.1% of all law librarians. Comparatively, 7.7% of law librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of law librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Law librarian race
| Law librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Law librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how law librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Law librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.09% | 6.35% | 4.83% | 5.38% |
| 2011 | 81.03% | 7.03% | 4.93% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 80.01% | 6.43% | 5.36% | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 80.70% | 7.14% | 4.15% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 80.25% | 6.73% | 4.64% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 78.62% | 7.29% | 5.04% | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 79.04% | 6.87% | 5.28% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 78.99% | 7.18% | 4.96% | 6.41% |
| 2018 | 79.62% | 6.57% | 4.12% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 81.36% | 6.00% | 3.73% | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 78.11% | 6.45% | 4.26% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 77.11% | 6.37% | 4.86% | 7.74% |
Law librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian law librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown law librarians have the lowest average salary at $50,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,377 |
| White | $52,058 |
| Black or African American | $53,230 |
| Asian | $55,298 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,549 |
Average law librarian age
See how the average age of law librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Law 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 |
Law librarian age breakdown
The average age of law librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the law librarian population.
Law librarian age breakdown
| Law Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Law librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for law librarians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of law librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Law librarians by degree level
| Law librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Law librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, law librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,777 annually. With a Master's degree, law librarians earn a median annual income of $61,888 compared to $50,020 for law librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,020 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,777 |
Law librarian employment statistics
Most law librarians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where law librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where law librarians work.
Law librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Law librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the law librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most law librarians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Law librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 19% |
Law librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for law librarians are professional, government and education.
Law librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 42% |
| Government | 18% |
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Law librarian turnover and employment statistics
Law librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for law librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Law librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Law 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 law librarian tenure
The average law librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 law librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Law librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Law librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of law 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Computer Teacher | 12.94% | 66,072 |
| Exhibit Technician | 13.30% | 5,760 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Law Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar law librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| ESL Teacher | 9.52% | 63,897 |
| Computer Teacher | 12.94% | 66,072 |
| Exhibit Technician | 13.30% | 5,760 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by law librarians
The most common foreign language among law librarians is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.4% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- German, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Turkish, 7.7%
- Greek, 7.7%
- Other, 7.6%
Law librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| German | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Turkish | 7.7% |
| Greek | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% |
