Library media assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Library media assistant gender statistics
78.8% of library media assistants are women and 21.2% of library media assistants are men.
- Female, 78.8%
- Male, 21.2%
Library media assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.8% |
| Male | 21.2% |
Library media assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,960
Female income
$33,951
Library media assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library media assistant positions over time. Currently, 78.8% of library media assistants are female.
Library media assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.83% | 84.17% |
| 2011 | 12.78% | 87.22% |
| 2012 | 12.95% | 87.05% |
| 2013 | 14.12% | 85.88% |
| 2014 | 17.12% | 82.88% |
| 2015 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
| 2016 | 15.30% | 84.70% |
| 2017 | 18.77% | 81.23% |
| 2018 | 15.92% | 84.08% |
| 2019 | 16.55% | 83.45% |
| 2020 | 16.18% | 83.82% |
| 2021 | 21.15% | 78.85% |
Library media assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared library media 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 Media Assistant | 21% | 79% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Library media assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library media assistants is White, which makes up 63.7% of all library media assistants. Comparatively, 14.6% of library media assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of library media assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Library media assistant race
| Library media assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Library media assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how library media assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library media assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 12.03% | 7.31% | 11.87% |
| 2011 | 64.37% | 12.57% | 5.94% | 13.63% |
| 2012 | 67.14% | 11.00% | 6.57% | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 12.27% | 7.03% | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 12.34% | 6.73% | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.99% | 7.21% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 66.20% | 11.55% | 5.56% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 64.11% | 10.90% | 7.31% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 63.54% | 12.23% | 6.23% | 14.54% |
| 2019 | 63.50% | 11.52% | 6.69% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 63.84% | 10.35% | 6.74% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 63.65% | 11.08% | 5.12% | 14.62% |
Library media assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian library media assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown library media assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,627.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,627 |
| White | $34,992 |
| Black or African American | $34,778 |
| Asian | $35,393 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,015 |
Average library media assistant age
See how the average age of library media assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library media 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 media assistant age breakdown
The average age of library media assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the library media assistant population.
Library media assistant age breakdown
| Library Media Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Library media assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for library media assistants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of library media assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Library media assistants by degree level
| Library media assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Library media assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, library media assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,974 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, library media assistants earn a median annual income of $35,554 compared to $34,631 for library media assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,974 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,094 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,554 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,631 |
Library media assistant employment statistics
Most library media assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where library media assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library media assistants work.
Library media assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Library media assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the library media assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library media assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Library media assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
Library media assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for library media assistants are education, government and media.
Library media assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Library media assistant turnover and employment statistics
Library media assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library media assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library media assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library media 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 media assistant tenure
The average library media assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 354 library media assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Library media assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Library media assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library media 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 Entry Specialist | 5.53% | 65,085 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Telephone Representative | 7.19% | 229,797 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Library Media Assistant | 11.16% | - |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Similar library media assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Entry Specialist | 5.53% | 65,085 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Telephone Representative | 7.19% | 229,797 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by library media assistants
The most common foreign language among library media assistants is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Swedish, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Gujarati, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Library media assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Swedish | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Gujarati | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |
