Library consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Library consultant gender statistics
70.1% of library consultants are women and 29.9% of library consultants are men.
- Female, 70.1%
- Male, 29.9%
Library consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.1% |
| Male | 29.9% |
Library consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,951
Female income
$41,102
Library consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library consultant positions over time. Currently, 70.1% of library consultants are female.
Library consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.37% | 76.63% |
| 2011 | 23.29% | 76.71% |
| 2012 | 26.14% | 73.86% |
| 2013 | 25.69% | 74.31% |
| 2014 | 24.25% | 75.75% |
| 2015 | 26.58% | 73.42% |
| 2016 | 26.47% | 73.53% |
| 2017 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2018 | 27.24% | 72.76% |
| 2019 | 25.63% | 74.37% |
| 2020 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2021 | 29.92% | 70.08% |
Library consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared library consultants 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 Consultant | 30% | 70% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Library consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library consultants is White, which makes up 77.4% of all library consultants. Comparatively, 7.7% of library consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of library consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Library consultant race
| Library consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Library consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how library consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.34% | 6.25% | 4.78% | 5.29% |
| 2011 | 81.28% | 6.93% | 4.87% | 5.22% |
| 2012 | 80.26% | 6.33% | 5.30% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 80.95% | 7.04% | 4.10% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 80.50% | 6.63% | 4.59% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 78.87% | 7.19% | 4.98% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 79.29% | 6.77% | 5.22% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 79.25% | 7.08% | 4.91% | 6.32% |
| 2018 | 79.87% | 6.48% | 4.06% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 81.61% | 5.91% | 3.68% | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 78.36% | 6.35% | 4.21% | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 77.36% | 6.27% | 4.81% | 7.65% |
Library consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian library consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown library consultants have the lowest average salary at $43,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,155 |
| White | $45,031 |
| Black or African American | $46,349 |
| Asian | $48,696 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,709 |
Average library consultant age
See how the average age of library consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library consultant 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 |
Library consultant age breakdown
The average age of library consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the library consultant population.
Library consultant age breakdown
| Library Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Library consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for library consultants is bachelor's degree, with 59% of library consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Library consultants by degree level
| Library consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Library consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, library consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,388 annually. With a Master's degree, library consultants earn a median annual income of $56,345 compared to $42,760 for library consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,345 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,760 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,388 |
Library consultant employment statistics
Most library consultants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where library consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library consultants work.
Library consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Library consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the library consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library consultants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Library consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 20% |
Library consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for library consultants are education, government and professional.
Library consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Library consultant turnover and employment statistics
Library consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library consultant 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 library consultant tenure
The average library consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 library consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Library consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Library consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Aide | 6.04% | 60,846 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Faculty | 12.94% | 21,142 |
| Museum Curator | 13.30% | 413 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Library Consultant | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar library consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Aide | 6.04% | 60,846 |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Faculty | 12.94% | 21,142 |
| Museum Curator | 13.30% | 413 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by library consultants
The most common foreign language among library consultants is French at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 23.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- French, 30.8%
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Portuguese, 15.4%
- Arabic, 15.4%
- Italian, 15.4%
Library consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.8% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Portuguese | 15.4% |
| Arabic | 15.4% |
| Italian | 15.4% |