Medical library assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical library assistant gender statistics
72.4% of medical library assistants are women and 27.6% of medical library assistants are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Medical library assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Medical library assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,086
Female income
$27,154
Medical library assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical library assistant positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of medical library assistants are female.
Medical library assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.11% | 78.89% |
| 2011 | 17.26% | 82.74% |
| 2012 | 17.47% | 82.53% |
| 2013 | 18.96% | 81.04% |
| 2014 | 22.72% | 77.28% |
| 2015 | 21.26% | 78.74% |
| 2016 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2017 | 24.75% | 75.25% |
| 2018 | 21.22% | 78.78% |
| 2019 | 22.01% | 77.99% |
| 2020 | 21.55% | 78.45% |
| 2021 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
Medical library assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical library assistants 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% |
| Medical Library Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Medical library assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical library assistants is White, which makes up 63.8% of all medical library assistants. Comparatively, 13.8% of medical library assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of medical library assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical library assistant race
| Medical library assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical library assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how medical library assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical library assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.64% | 11.75% | 8.29% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 64.50% | 12.29% | 6.93% | 12.86% |
| 2012 | 67.26% | 10.72% | 7.55% | 12.05% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 11.99% | 8.02% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 65.06% | 12.06% | 7.72% | 12.06% |
| 2015 | 63.98% | 11.72% | 8.19% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 66.32% | 11.27% | 6.55% | 12.61% |
| 2017 | 64.23% | 10.62% | 8.29% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 63.66% | 11.95% | 7.21% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 63.62% | 11.24% | 7.68% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 63.97% | 10.08% | 7.73% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 63.78% | 10.81% | 6.11% | 13.85% |
Medical library assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical library assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown medical library assistants have the lowest average salary at $27,779.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,779 |
| White | $28,116 |
| Black or African American | $27,918 |
| Asian | $28,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,137 |
Average medical library assistant age
See how the average age of medical library assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical library assistant 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 |
Medical library assistant age breakdown
The average age of medical library assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the medical library assistant population.
Medical library assistant age breakdown
| Medical Library Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Medical library assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for medical library assistants is bachelor's degree, with 56% of medical library assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Medical library assistants by degree level
| Medical library assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Medical library assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical library assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,027 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical library assistants earn a median annual income of $28,636 compared to $27,782 for medical library assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,027 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,286 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,636 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,782 |
Medical library assistant employment statistics
Company size where medical library assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical library assistants work.
Medical library assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Medical library assistant turnover and employment statistics
Medical library assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical library assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical library assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical library assistant 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 medical library assistant tenure
The average medical library assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 medical library assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical library assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Medical library assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical library assistants 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 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Passenger Service Representative | 7.19% | 112,545 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Medical Library Assistant | 11.16% | - |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Similar medical library assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Representative | 5.53% | 146,936 |
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Passenger Service Representative | 7.19% | 112,545 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Personnel Assistant | 15.31% | 6,684 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical library assistants
The most common foreign language among medical library assistants is Russian at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Russian, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Medical library assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |