Medical library technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical library technician demographics by:
Medical library technician gender statistics
55.0% of medical library technicians are women and 45.0% of medical library technicians are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Medical library technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Medical library technician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,940
Female income
$40,764
Medical library technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical library technician positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of medical library technicians are female.
Medical library technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.70% | 65.30% |
| 2011 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2012 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2013 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2014 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2015 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2016 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2017 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2018 | 31.55% | 68.45% |
| 2019 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
| 2020 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2021 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
Medical library technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical library technicians 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 Library Technician | 45% | 55% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Medical library technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical library technicians is White, which makes up 71.6% of all medical library technicians. Comparatively, 11.0% of medical library technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of medical library technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 71.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical library technician race
| Medical library technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical library technician race and ethnicity over time
See how medical library technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical library technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 9.55% | 5.89% | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 72.10% | 8.79% | 6.84% | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 73.55% | 9.44% | 7.03% | 7.03% |
| 2013 | 72.11% | 9.92% | 6.77% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 7.11% | 7.25% | 7.66% |
| 2015 | 72.40% | 8.25% | 8.53% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | 73.62% | 7.60% | 7.30% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 9.83% | 7.62% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 6.79% | 6.64% | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 6.93% | 9.02% | 10.33% |
| 2020 | 67.03% | 5.62% | 7.97% | 12.50% |
| 2021 | 71.55% | 6.28% | 5.24% | 10.99% |
Medical library technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical library technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White medical library technicians have the lowest average salary at $38,930.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,677 |
| White | $38,930 |
| Black or African American | $40,082 |
| Asian | $42,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,171 |
Average medical library technician age
See how the average age of medical library technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical library technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 43 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.5 | 49 |
Medical library technician age breakdown
The average age of medical library technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the medical library technician population.
Medical library technician age breakdown
| Medical Library Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Medical library technician educational attainment
The most common degree for medical library technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of medical library technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Medical library technicians by degree level
| Medical library technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Medical library technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical library technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,066 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical library technicians earn a median annual income of $41,137 compared to $39,246 for medical library technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,066 |
Medical library technician turnover and employment statistics
Medical library technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical library technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical library technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical library technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.85% |
| 2011 | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.55% |
| 2016 | 5.57% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 9.05% |
| 2021 | 4.27% |
Average medical library technician tenure
The average medical library technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 medical library technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical library technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Medical library technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical library technicians 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 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Medical Library Technician | 10.55% | - |
| Special Collections Librarian | 10.75% | 14,416 |
| Associate Instructor | 12.94% | 24,928 |
| Natural History Collections Curator | 13.30% | 3,808 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar medical library technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Language Teacher | 6.04% | 84,135 |
| 2nd Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 59,077 |
| Special Collections Librarian | 10.75% | 14,416 |
| Associate Instructor | 12.94% | 24,928 |
| Natural History Collections Curator | 13.30% | 3,808 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical library technicians
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Medical library technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |