Library circulation clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Library circulation clerk demographics by:
Library circulation clerk gender statistics
68.3% of library circulation clerks are women and 31.7% of library circulation clerks are men.
- Female, 68.3%
- Male, 31.7%
Library circulation clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.3% |
| Male | 31.7% |
Library circulation clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,654
Female income
$26,783
Library circulation clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library circulation clerk positions over time. Currently, 68.3% of library circulation clerks are female.
Library circulation clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.51% | 75.49% |
| 2011 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2012 | 20.43% | 79.57% |
| 2013 | 22.10% | 77.90% |
| 2014 | 26.29% | 73.71% |
| 2015 | 24.67% | 75.33% |
| 2016 | 23.76% | 76.24% |
| 2017 | 28.52% | 71.48% |
| 2018 | 24.63% | 75.37% |
| 2019 | 25.50% | 74.50% |
| 2020 | 24.99% | 75.01% |
| 2021 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
Library circulation clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared library circulation clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Library Circulation Clerk | 32% | 68% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Library circulation clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library circulation clerks is White, which makes up 63.7% of all library circulation clerks. Comparatively, 14.6% of library circulation clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of library circulation clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Library circulation clerk race
| Library circulation clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Library circulation clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how library circulation clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library circulation clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.57% | 10.94% | 8.35% | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 64.42% | 11.47% | 6.99% | 13.63% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 9.91% | 7.61% | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 11.18% | 8.08% | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 64.99% | 11.24% | 7.78% | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 63.91% | 10.90% | 8.25% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 10.46% | 6.61% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 64.16% | 9.81% | 8.35% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 63.59% | 11.14% | 7.27% | 14.54% |
| 2019 | 63.55% | 10.42% | 7.73% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 63.89% | 9.26% | 7.79% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 63.70% | 9.99% | 6.17% | 14.62% |
Library circulation clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian library circulation clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown library circulation clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,366.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,366 |
| White | $27,681 |
| Black or African American | $27,497 |
| Asian | $28,028 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,701 |
Average library circulation clerk age
See how the average age of library circulation clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library circulation clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 39.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 53 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 41 |
Library circulation clerk age breakdown
The average age of library circulation clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the library circulation clerk population.
Library circulation clerk age breakdown
| Library Circulation Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Library circulation clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for library circulation clerks is bachelor's degree, with 45% of library circulation clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Library circulation clerks by degree level
| Library circulation clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Library circulation clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, library circulation clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,531 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, library circulation clerks earn a median annual income of $28,167 compared to $27,370 for library circulation clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,531 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,167 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,370 |
Library circulation clerk employment statistics
Company size where library circulation clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library circulation clerks work.
Library circulation clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Library circulation clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the library circulation clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library circulation clerks prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Library circulation clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 30% |
Library circulation clerk turnover and employment statistics
Library circulation clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library circulation clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library circulation clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library circulation clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 4.61% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 3.53% |
Average library circulation clerk tenure
The average library circulation clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 library circulation clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Library circulation clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Library circulation clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library circulation clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Specialist | 5.53% | 102,332 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Patient Accounts Clerk | 7.19% | 161,780 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Library Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | - |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Similar library circulation clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Specialist | 5.53% | 102,332 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Patient Accounts Clerk | 7.19% | 161,780 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Foreign languages spoken by library circulation clerks
The most common foreign language among library circulation clerks is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Library circulation clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
