Library paraprofessional demographics and statistics in the US
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Library paraprofessional demographics by:
Library paraprofessional gender statistics
84.5% of library paraprofessionals are women and 15.5% of library paraprofessionals are men.
- Female, 84.5%
- Male, 15.5%
Library paraprofessional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.5% |
| Male | 15.5% |
Library paraprofessional gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,058
Female income
$34,813
Library paraprofessional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library paraprofessional positions over time. Currently, 84.5% of library paraprofessionals are female.
Library paraprofessional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.41% | 88.59% |
| 2011 | 9.12% | 90.88% |
| 2012 | 9.24% | 90.76% |
| 2013 | 10.11% | 89.89% |
| 2014 | 12.39% | 87.61% |
| 2015 | 11.50% | 88.50% |
| 2016 | 11.00% | 89.00% |
| 2017 | 13.66% | 86.34% |
| 2018 | 11.47% | 88.53% |
| 2019 | 11.95% | 88.05% |
| 2020 | 11.67% | 88.33% |
| 2021 | 15.52% | 84.48% |
Library paraprofessional related jobs gender ratio
We compared library paraprofessionals 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 Paraprofessional | 16% | 84% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Library paraprofessional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library paraprofessionals is White, which makes up 66.3% of all library paraprofessionals. Comparatively, 15.2% of library paraprofessionals are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of library paraprofessionals are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Library paraprofessional race
| Library paraprofessional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Library paraprofessional race and ethnicity over time
See how library paraprofessional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library paraprofessional race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.16% | 8.43% | 7.62% | 12.47% |
| 2011 | 67.02% | 8.96% | 6.25% | 14.24% |
| 2012 | 69.78% | 7.39% | 6.87% | 13.43% |
| 2013 | 70.03% | 8.67% | 7.34% | 11.73% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 8.73% | 7.04% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 66.50% | 8.39% | 7.51% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 68.84% | 7.95% | 5.87% | 13.99% |
| 2017 | 66.75% | 7.30% | 7.62% | 14.81% |
| 2018 | 66.18% | 8.63% | 6.53% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 66.14% | 7.91% | 7.00% | 15.14% |
| 2020 | 66.49% | 6.75% | 7.05% | 14.40% |
| 2021 | 66.30% | 7.48% | 5.43% | 15.23% |
Library paraprofessional wage gap by race
According to our data, asian library paraprofessionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown library paraprofessionals have the lowest average salary at $35,647.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,647 |
| White | $36,097 |
| Black or African American | $35,833 |
| Asian | $36,595 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,126 |
Average library paraprofessional age
See how the average age of library paraprofessionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Library paraprofessional 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 paraprofessional age breakdown
The average age of library paraprofessionals is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the library paraprofessional population.
Library paraprofessional age breakdown
| Library Paraprofessional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Library paraprofessional educational attainment
The most common degree for library paraprofessionals is bachelor's degree, with 56% of library paraprofessionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Library paraprofessionals by degree level
| Library paraprofessional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Library paraprofessional wage gap by degree level
According to the data, library paraprofessionals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,316 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, library paraprofessionals earn a median annual income of $36,794 compared to $35,651 for library paraprofessionals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,316 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,651 |
Library paraprofessional employment statistics
Company size where library paraprofessionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library paraprofessionals work.
Library paraprofessional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Library paraprofessional jobs by company type
Employees with the library paraprofessional job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library paraprofessionals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Library paraprofessional jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
Library paraprofessional turnover and employment statistics
Library paraprofessional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library paraprofessionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library paraprofessional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library paraprofessional 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 paraprofessional tenure
The average library paraprofessional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 library paraprofessionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Library paraprofessional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Library paraprofessional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library paraprofessionals 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 Booker | 5.53% | 15,910 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Contact Agent | 7.19% | 209,089 |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Paraprofessional | 11.16% | - |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Similar library paraprofessional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Booker | 5.53% | 15,910 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Contact Agent | 7.19% | 209,089 |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Foreign languages spoken by library paraprofessionals
- Portuguese, 100.0%
Library paraprofessional languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 100.0% |