Media librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Media librarian gender statistics
49.7% of media librarians are women and 50.3% of media librarians are men.
- Male, 50.3%
- Female, 49.7%
Media librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Media librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,998
Female income
$41,912
Media librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media librarian positions over time. Currently, 49.7% of media librarians are female.
Media librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.95% | 58.05% |
| 2011 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| 2012 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2013 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2014 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2015 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2016 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
| 2017 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2018 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2019 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2020 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2021 | 50.29% | 49.71% |
Media librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared media librarians 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% |
| Media Librarian | 50% | 50% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Media librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all media librarians. Comparatively, 8.0% of media librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of media librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Media librarian race
| Media librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Media librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how media librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.44% | 6.60% | 4.97% | 5.60% |
| 2011 | 80.38% | 7.29% | 5.07% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 79.36% | 6.68% | 5.50% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 80.06% | 7.39% | 4.29% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 79.60% | 6.98% | 4.78% | 6.49% |
| 2015 | 77.97% | 7.54% | 5.18% | 6.83% |
| 2016 | 78.40% | 7.12% | 5.42% | 6.93% |
| 2017 | 78.35% | 7.44% | 5.10% | 6.63% |
| 2018 | 78.97% | 6.83% | 4.26% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 80.71% | 6.26% | 3.87% | 6.99% |
| 2020 | 77.47% | 6.70% | 4.40% | 7.46% |
| 2021 | 76.47% | 6.62% | 5.00% | 7.97% |
Media librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian media librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown media librarians have the lowest average salary at $43,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,235 |
| White | $44,422 |
| Black or African American | $45,246 |
| Asian | $46,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,470 |
Average media librarian age
See how the average age of media librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media librarian 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 |
Media librarian age breakdown
The average age of media librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the media librarian population.
Media librarian age breakdown
| Media Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Media librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for media librarians is bachelor's degree, with 68% of media librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Media librarians by degree level
| Media librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Media librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, media librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,232 annually. With a Master's degree, media librarians earn a median annual income of $51,240 compared to $42,981 for media librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,981 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,232 |
Media librarian employment statistics
Most media librarians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where media librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media librarians work.
Media librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Media librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the media librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media librarians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Media librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 4% |
Media librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for media librarians are education, media and technology.
Media librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Media | 19% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Media librarian turnover and employment statistics
Media librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media librarian 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 media librarian tenure
The average media librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 media librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Media librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Media librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media librarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers Aide | 6.04% | 77,249 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Assistant Professor | 12.94% | 30,531 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Media Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar media librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers Aide | 6.04% | 77,249 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Assistant Professor | 12.94% | 30,531 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by media librarians
The most common foreign language among media librarians is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 26.7%
- Japanese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Russian, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Other, 26.7%
Media librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| Japanese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.7% |