Librarian/specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Librarian/specialist gender statistics
80.0% of librarian/specialists are women and 20.0% of librarian/specialists are men.
- Female, 80.0%
- Male, 20.0%
Librarian/specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.0% |
| Male | 20.0% |
Librarian/specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,450
Female income
$50,142
Librarian/specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in librarian/specialist positions over time. Currently, 80.0% of librarian/specialists are female.
Librarian/specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.15% | 84.85% |
| 2011 | 15.10% | 84.90% |
| 2012 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2013 | 16.84% | 83.16% |
| 2014 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
| 2015 | 17.49% | 82.51% |
| 2016 | 17.41% | 82.59% |
| 2017 | 19.75% | 80.25% |
| 2018 | 17.98% | 82.02% |
| 2019 | 16.79% | 83.21% |
| 2020 | 18.46% | 81.54% |
| 2021 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
Librarian/specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared librarian/specialists 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% |
| Librarian/Specialist | 20% | 80% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Librarian/specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among librarian/specialists is White, which makes up 81.8% of all librarian/specialists. Comparatively, 6.1% of librarian/specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of librarian/specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.1%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Librarian/specialist race
| Librarian/specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Librarian/specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how librarian/specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Librarian/specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.76% | 4.50% | 3.82% | 3.73% |
| 2011 | 85.70% | 5.19% | 3.91% | 3.67% |
| 2012 | 84.68% | 4.58% | 4.34% | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 85.38% | 5.30% | 3.14% | 4.24% |
| 2014 | 84.92% | 4.89% | 3.63% | 4.62% |
| 2015 | 83.29% | 5.45% | 4.02% | 4.96% |
| 2016 | 83.71% | 5.02% | 4.26% | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 83.67% | 5.34% | 3.95% | 4.76% |
| 2018 | 84.29% | 4.73% | 3.10% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 86.03% | 4.16% | 2.72% | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 82.79% | 4.61% | 3.25% | 5.59% |
| 2021 | 81.78% | 4.53% | 3.85% | 6.09% |
Librarian/specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian librarian/specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown librarian/specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,982 |
| White | $53,642 |
| Black or African American | $54,798 |
| Asian | $56,836 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,113 |
Average librarian/specialist age
See how the average age of librarian/specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Librarian/specialist 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 |
Librarian/specialist age breakdown
The average age of librarian/specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the librarian/specialist population.
Librarian/specialist age breakdown
| Librarian/Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Librarian/specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for librarian/specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of librarian/specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Librarian/specialists by degree level
| Librarian/specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Librarian/specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, librarian/specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,066 annually. With a Master's degree, librarian/specialists earn a median annual income of $63,308 compared to $51,629 for librarian/specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,308 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,629 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,066 |
Librarian/specialist employment statistics
Most librarian/specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where librarian/specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where librarian/specialists work.
Librarian/specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Librarian/specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the librarian/specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most librarian/specialists prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Librarian/specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 37% |
Librarian/specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for librarian/specialists are government, education and technology.
Librarian/specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Education | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Librarian/specialist turnover and employment statistics
Librarian/specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for librarian/specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Librarian/specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Librarian/specialist 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 librarian/specialist tenure
The average librarian/specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 librarian/specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Librarian/specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Librarian/specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of librarian/specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Professor | 12.94% | 21,861 |
| Museum Curator | 13.30% | 413 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Librarian/Specialist | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar librarian/specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Correspondence School Instructor | 9.52% | 67,548 |
| Professor | 12.94% | 21,861 |
| Museum Curator | 13.30% | 413 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |