Library circulation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Library circulation technician demographics by:
Library circulation technician gender statistics
58.8% of library circulation technicians are women and 41.2% of library circulation technicians are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Library circulation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Library circulation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,859
Female income
$30,770
Library circulation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library circulation technician positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of library circulation technicians are female.
Library circulation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2011 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2012 | 33.87% | 66.13% |
| 2013 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
| 2014 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2015 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
| 2016 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2017 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2018 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2019 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2020 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2021 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
Library circulation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared library circulation technicians 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% |
| Library Circulation Technician | 41% | 59% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Library circulation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library circulation technicians is White, which makes up 71.6% of all library circulation technicians. Comparatively, 11.0% of library circulation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of library circulation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 71.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Library circulation technician race
| Library circulation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Library circulation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how library circulation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library circulation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 9.55% | 5.89% | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 72.10% | 8.79% | 6.84% | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 73.55% | 9.44% | 7.03% | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 72.11% | 9.92% | 6.77% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 7.11% | 7.25% | 7.66% |
| 2015 | 72.40% | 8.25% | 8.53% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | 73.62% | 7.60% | 7.30% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 9.83% | 7.62% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 6.79% | 6.64% | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 6.93% | 9.02% | 10.33% |
| 2020 | 67.03% | 5.62% | 7.97% | 12.50% |
| 2021 | 71.55% | 6.28% | 5.24% | 10.99% |
Library circulation technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,234 |
| White | $29,827 |
| Black or African American | $30,421 |
| Asian | $31,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,977 |
Average library circulation technician age
See how the average age of library circulation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library circulation technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 43 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 49 |
Library circulation technician age breakdown
The average age of library circulation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the library circulation technician population.
Library circulation technician age breakdown
| Library Circulation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Library circulation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for library circulation technicians is bachelor's degree, with 60% of library circulation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 12%
Library circulation technicians by degree level
| Library circulation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 12% |
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Library circulation technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,991 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,960 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,431 |
Library circulation technician employment statistics
Company size where library circulation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library circulation technicians work.
Library circulation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
Library circulation technician turnover and employment statistics
Library circulation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library circulation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library circulation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library circulation technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.85% |
| 2011 | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 5.57% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 4.27% |
Average library circulation technician tenure
The average library circulation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 library circulation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Library circulation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Library circulation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library circulation technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 8,550 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 10.55% | - |
| Government Documents Librarian | 10.75% | 1,488 |
| Instructional Supervisor | 12.94% | 6,264 |
| Document Restorer | 13.30% | 2,756 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar library circulation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 8,550 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Government Documents Librarian | 10.75% | 1,488 |
| Instructional Supervisor | 12.94% | 6,264 |
| Document Restorer | 13.30% | 2,756 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by library circulation technicians
- Vietnamese, 100.0%
Library circulation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese | 100.0% |