Medical librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical librarian gender statistics
80.4% of medical librarians are women and 19.6% of medical librarians are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Medical librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Medical librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,772
Female income
$51,444
Medical librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical librarian positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of medical librarians are female.
Medical librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.86% | 85.14% |
| 2011 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2012 | 16.84% | 83.16% |
| 2013 | 16.52% | 83.48% |
| 2014 | 15.48% | 84.52% |
| 2015 | 17.16% | 82.84% |
| 2016 | 17.08% | 82.92% |
| 2017 | 19.38% | 80.62% |
| 2018 | 17.64% | 82.36% |
| 2019 | 16.47% | 83.53% |
| 2020 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2021 | 19.63% | 80.37% |
Medical librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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% |
| Medical Librarian | 20% | 80% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Medical librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical librarians is White, which makes up 76.8% of all medical librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of medical librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of medical librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Medical librarian race
| Medical librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Medical librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how medical librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.73% | 6.49% | 4.91% | 5.50% |
| 2011 | 80.67% | 7.18% | 5.01% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 79.65% | 6.57% | 5.44% | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 80.34% | 7.28% | 4.23% | 6.01% |
| 2014 | 79.89% | 6.87% | 4.72% | 6.39% |
| 2015 | 78.26% | 7.43% | 5.12% | 6.73% |
| 2016 | 78.68% | 7.01% | 5.35% | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 78.64% | 7.32% | 5.04% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 79.26% | 6.72% | 4.20% | 7.94% |
| 2019 | 81.00% | 6.15% | 3.81% | 6.89% |
| 2020 | 77.75% | 6.59% | 4.34% | 7.36% |
| 2021 | 76.75% | 6.51% | 4.94% | 7.87% |
Medical librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown medical librarians have the lowest average salary at $53,293.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,293 |
| White | $54,961 |
| Black or African American | $56,122 |
| Asian | $58,166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,437 |
Average medical librarian age
See how the average age of medical librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical 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 |
Medical librarian age breakdown
The average age of medical librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the medical librarian population.
Medical librarian age breakdown
| Medical Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Medical librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for medical librarians is bachelor's degree, with 62% of medical librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 29%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Medical librarians by degree level
| Medical librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Medical librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,409 annually. With a Master's degree, medical librarians earn a median annual income of $64,651 compared to $52,938 for medical librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,651 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,938 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,409 |
Medical librarian employment statistics
Company size where medical librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical librarians work.
Medical librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Medical librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the medical librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical librarians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 2% |
Medical librarian turnover and employment statistics
Medical librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 medical librarian tenure
The average medical librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 medical librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Medical librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Curator Of Manuscripts | 13.30% | 249 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Medical Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar medical librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| English Language Teacher | 12.94% | 74,779 |
| Curator Of Manuscripts | 13.30% | 249 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical librarians
The most common foreign language among medical librarians is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 17.6%
- Hebrew, 11.8%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Medical librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Hebrew | 11.8% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |