Outreach librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Outreach librarian demographics by:
Outreach librarian gender statistics
70.2% of outreach librarians are women and 29.8% of outreach librarians are men.
- Female, 70.2%
- Male, 29.8%
Outreach librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.2% |
| Male | 29.8% |
Outreach librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,726
Female income
$48,331
Outreach librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outreach librarian positions over time. Currently, 70.2% of outreach librarians are female.
Outreach librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.29% | 76.71% |
| 2011 | 23.21% | 76.79% |
| 2012 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2013 | 25.61% | 74.39% |
| 2014 | 24.17% | 75.83% |
| 2015 | 26.49% | 73.51% |
| 2016 | 26.38% | 73.62% |
| 2017 | 29.49% | 70.51% |
| 2018 | 27.15% | 72.85% |
| 2019 | 25.54% | 74.46% |
| 2020 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2021 | 29.82% | 70.18% |
Outreach librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared outreach 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% |
| Outreach Librarian | 30% | 70% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Outreach librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outreach librarians is White, which makes up 77.9% of all outreach librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of outreach librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of outreach librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Outreach librarian race
| Outreach librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Outreach librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how outreach librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outreach librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.91% | 6.55% | 3.59% | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 81.85% | 7.24% | 3.69% | 5.50% |
| 2012 | 80.83% | 6.64% | 4.12% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 81.52% | 7.35% | 2.91% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 6.94% | 3.40% | 6.45% |
| 2015 | 79.44% | 7.50% | 3.80% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 79.86% | 7.07% | 4.04% | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 79.82% | 7.39% | 3.72% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 80.44% | 6.78% | 2.88% | 8.00% |
| 2019 | 82.18% | 6.21% | 2.49% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 78.93% | 6.66% | 3.02% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 77.93% | 6.58% | 3.62% | 7.93% |
Outreach librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outreach librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown outreach librarians have the lowest average salary at $50,205.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,205 |
| White | $51,899 |
| Black or African American | $53,081 |
| Asian | $55,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,403 |
Average outreach librarian age
See how the average age of outreach librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Outreach 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 |
Outreach librarian age breakdown
The average age of outreach librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the outreach librarian population.
Outreach librarian age breakdown
| Outreach Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Outreach librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for outreach librarians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of outreach librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 36% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 36%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Outreach librarians by degree level
| Outreach librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 36% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Outreach librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outreach librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,772 annually. With a Master's degree, outreach librarians earn a median annual income of $61,821 compared to $49,845 for outreach librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,821 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,845 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,772 |
Outreach librarian employment statistics
Company size where outreach librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outreach librarians work.
Outreach librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Outreach librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the outreach librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outreach librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Outreach librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Private | 4% |
| Government | 43% |
Outreach librarian turnover and employment statistics
Outreach librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outreach librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outreach librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outreach 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 outreach librarian tenure
The average outreach librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 outreach librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Outreach librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Outreach librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outreach 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Associate | 6.04% | 68,427 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Physical Education Teacher | 12.94% | 109,956 |
| Museum Archivist | 13.30% | 459 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Outreach Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar outreach librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Associate | 6.04% | 68,427 |
| School Supervisor | 9.52% | 20,114 |
| Physical Education Teacher | 12.94% | 109,956 |
| Museum Archivist | 13.30% | 459 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by outreach librarians
The most common foreign language among outreach librarians is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- German, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Dutch, 14.3%
Outreach librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| German | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Dutch | 14.3% |