Library clerical assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Library clerical assistant gender statistics
71.7% of library clerical assistants are women and 28.3% of library clerical assistants are men.
- Female, 71.7%
- Male, 28.3%
Library clerical assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.7% |
| Male | 28.3% |
Library clerical assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,230
Female income
$34,967
Library clerical assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library clerical assistant positions over time. Currently, 71.7% of library clerical assistants are female.
Library clerical assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.70% | 78.30% |
| 2011 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2012 | 17.98% | 82.02% |
| 2013 | 19.50% | 80.50% |
| 2014 | 23.34% | 76.66% |
| 2015 | 21.85% | 78.15% |
| 2016 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2017 | 25.40% | 74.60% |
| 2018 | 21.81% | 78.19% |
| 2019 | 22.61% | 77.39% |
| 2020 | 22.14% | 77.86% |
| 2021 | 28.33% | 71.67% |
Library clerical assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared library clerical assistants 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 Clerical Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Library clerical assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library clerical assistants is White, which makes up 63.4% of all library clerical assistants. Comparatively, 15.7% of library clerical assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of library clerical assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Library clerical assistant race
| Library clerical assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Library clerical assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how library clerical assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library clerical assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.26% | 10.47% | 8.06% | 12.94% |
| 2011 | 64.11% | 11.00% | 6.69% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 66.88% | 9.43% | 7.32% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 67.13% | 10.70% | 7.79% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 64.68% | 10.77% | 7.48% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 63.60% | 10.43% | 7.96% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 65.94% | 9.99% | 6.32% | 14.46% |
| 2017 | 63.85% | 9.34% | 8.06% | 15.28% |
| 2018 | 63.28% | 10.67% | 6.98% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 63.24% | 9.95% | 7.44% | 15.61% |
| 2020 | 63.58% | 8.79% | 7.49% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 63.39% | 9.52% | 5.87% | 15.70% |
Library clerical assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian library clerical assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown library clerical assistants have the lowest average salary at $35,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,813 |
| White | $36,270 |
| Black or African American | $36,002 |
| Asian | $36,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,298 |
Average library clerical assistant age
See how the average age of library clerical assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library clerical assistant 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 clerical assistant age breakdown
The average age of library clerical assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the library clerical assistant population.
Library clerical assistant age breakdown
| Library Clerical Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Library clerical assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for library clerical assistants is bachelor's degree, with 51% of library clerical assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Library clerical assistants by degree level
| Library clerical assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Library clerical assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, library clerical assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,506 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, library clerical assistants earn a median annual income of $36,976 compared to $35,817 for library clerical assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,506 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,145 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,976 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,817 |
Library clerical assistant employment statistics
Company size where library clerical assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library clerical assistants work.
Library clerical assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Library clerical assistant turnover and employment statistics
Library clerical assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library clerical assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library clerical assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library clerical assistant 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 clerical assistant tenure
The average library clerical assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 library clerical assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Library clerical assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Library clerical assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library clerical assistants 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 Caller | 5.53% | 16,689 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Business Representative | 7.19% | 197,264 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Clerical Assistant | 11.16% | - |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Similar library clerical assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Caller | 5.53% | 16,689 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Business Representative | 7.19% | 197,264 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Foreign languages spoken by library clerical assistants
The most common foreign language among library clerical assistants is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- French, 14.3%
- Nepali, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Dari, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Library clerical assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Nepali | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Dari | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |
