Library supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Library supervisor gender statistics
58.4% of library supervisors are women and 41.6% of library supervisors are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Library supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Library supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,762
Female income
$50,475
Library supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in library supervisor positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of library supervisors are female.
Library supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.75% | 66.25% |
| 2011 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2012 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2013 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2014 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2015 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2016 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2017 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2018 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2019 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2020 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2021 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
Library supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared library supervisors 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 Supervisor | 42% | 58% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Library supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among library supervisors is White, which makes up 77.4% of all library supervisors. Comparatively, 7.6% of library supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of library supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Library supervisor race
| Library supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Library supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how library supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Library supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.36% | 6.24% | 4.77% | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 81.30% | 6.93% | 4.87% | 5.22% |
| 2012 | 80.27% | 6.32% | 5.30% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 80.97% | 7.03% | 4.09% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 80.52% | 6.62% | 4.58% | 6.17% |
| 2015 | 78.89% | 7.18% | 4.98% | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 79.31% | 6.76% | 5.22% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 79.26% | 7.08% | 4.90% | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 79.88% | 6.47% | 4.06% | 7.72% |
| 2019 | 81.63% | 5.90% | 3.67% | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 78.38% | 6.34% | 4.20% | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 77.38% | 6.27% | 4.80% | 7.65% |
Library supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,307 |
| White | $53,958 |
| Black or African American | $55,108 |
| Asian | $57,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,421 |
Average library supervisor age
See how the average age of library supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Library supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of library supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the library supervisor population.
Library supervisor age breakdown
| Library Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Library supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for library supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of library supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Library supervisors by degree level
| Library supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Library supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,565 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,955 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,280 |
Library supervisor employment statistics
Most library supervisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where library supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where library supervisors work.
Library supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Library supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the library supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most library supervisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Library supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 9% |
Library supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for library supervisors are education, government and manufacturing.
Library supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Library supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Library supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for library supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Library supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Library supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average library supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 library supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Library supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Library supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of library supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Language Teacher | 6.04% | 84,135 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Archives Assistant | 13.30% | 433 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Library Supervisor | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar library supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Language Teacher | 6.04% | 84,135 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Mathematics Instructor | 12.94% | 39,866 |
| Archives Assistant | 13.30% | 433 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by library supervisors
The most common foreign language among library supervisors is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 11.7%
Library supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 11.7% |