Library monitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Library monitor gender statistics
46.6% of library monitors are women and 53.4% of library monitors are men.
- Male, 53.4%
- Female, 46.6%
Library monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Library monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,828
Female income
$26,654
Library monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library monitor positions over time. Currently, 46.6% of library monitors are female.
Library monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.59% | 55.41% |
| 2011 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2012 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2013 | 41.29% | 58.71% |
| 2014 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2015 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2016 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2017 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2018 | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 2019 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2020 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2021 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
Library monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared library monitors 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 Monitor | 53% | 47% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Library monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library monitors is White, which makes up 63.3% of all library monitors. Comparatively, 14.2% of library monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of library monitors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Library monitor race
| Library monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Library monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how library monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.17% | 11.70% | 8.46% | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 64.02% | 12.24% | 7.09% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 66.79% | 10.67% | 7.72% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.94% | 8.19% | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 64.58% | 12.01% | 7.88% | 12.39% |
| 2015 | 63.50% | 11.67% | 8.36% | 12.47% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 11.22% | 6.72% | 12.95% |
| 2017 | 63.76% | 10.58% | 8.46% | 13.77% |
| 2018 | 63.19% | 11.91% | 7.38% | 14.10% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 11.19% | 7.84% | 14.09% |
| 2020 | 63.49% | 10.03% | 7.89% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 63.30% | 10.76% | 6.27% | 14.18% |
Library monitor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,439 |
| White | $27,865 |
| Black or African American | $27,615 |
| Asian | $28,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,892 |
Average library monitor age
See how the average age of library monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library monitor 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 monitor age breakdown
The average age of library monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the library monitor population.
Library monitor age breakdown
| Library Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Library monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for library monitors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of library monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Library monitors by degree level
| Library monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Library monitor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,819 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,525 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,443 |
Library monitor employment statistics
Company size where library monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library monitors work.
Library monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
Library monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the library monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library monitors prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Library monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 79% |
| Private | 6% |
| Government | 15% |
Library monitor turnover and employment statistics
Library monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library monitor 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 monitor tenure
The average library monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 library monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Library monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Library monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library monitors 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 Representative | 5.53% | 146,936 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Service Agent | 7.19% | 218,795 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Library Monitor | 11.16% | - |
| Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 63,704 |
Similar library monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Representative | 5.53% | 146,936 |
| Work Force Advisor | 6.73% | 41,540 |
| Service Agent | 7.19% | 218,795 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 63,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by library monitors
The most common foreign language among library monitors is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 21.4% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Chinese, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Cantonese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Library monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Chinese | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Cantonese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |