Periodicals library assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Periodicals library assistant gender statistics
61.9% of periodicals library assistants are women and 38.1% of periodicals library assistants are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Periodicals library assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Periodicals library assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,679
Female income
$34,476
Periodicals library assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in periodicals library assistant positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of periodicals library assistants are female.
Periodicals library assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% | 69.84% |
| 2011 | 25.18% | 74.82% |
| 2012 | 25.46% | 74.54% |
| 2013 | 27.40% | 72.60% |
| 2014 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2015 | 30.35% | 69.65% |
| 2016 | 29.31% | 70.69% |
| 2017 | 34.67% | 65.33% |
| 2018 | 30.30% | 69.70% |
| 2019 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2020 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2021 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
Periodicals library assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared periodicals 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% |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Periodicals library assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among periodicals library assistants is White, which makes up 63.9% of all periodicals library assistants. Comparatively, 14.8% of periodicals library assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of periodicals library assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Periodicals library assistant race
| Periodicals library assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Periodicals library assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how periodicals library assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Periodicals library assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.77% | 10.11% | 8.77% | 12.06% |
| 2011 | 64.63% | 10.65% | 7.40% | 13.82% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 9.08% | 8.03% | 13.01% |
| 2013 | 67.64% | 10.35% | 8.49% | 11.31% |
| 2014 | 65.19% | 10.42% | 8.19% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 64.11% | 10.08% | 8.67% | 13.10% |
| 2016 | 66.45% | 9.63% | 7.02% | 13.58% |
| 2017 | 64.36% | 8.98% | 8.77% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 63.79% | 10.31% | 7.69% | 14.74% |
| 2019 | 63.75% | 9.60% | 8.15% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 64.10% | 8.44% | 8.20% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 63.91% | 9.17% | 6.58% | 14.82% |
Periodicals library assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,282 |
| White | $35,717 |
| Black or African American | $35,462 |
| Asian | $36,197 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,744 |
Average periodicals library assistant age
See how the average age of periodicals library assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Periodicals 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 |
Periodicals library assistant age breakdown
The average age of periodicals library assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the periodicals library assistant population.
Periodicals library assistant age breakdown
| Periodicals Library Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Periodicals library assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for periodicals library assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of periodicals library assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Periodicals library assistants by degree level
| Periodicals library assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Periodicals library assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,893 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,389 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,286 |
Periodicals library assistant employment statistics
Company size where periodicals library assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where periodicals library assistants work.
Periodicals library assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Periodicals library assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the periodicals library assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most periodicals library assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Periodicals library assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 7% |
Periodicals library assistant turnover and employment statistics
Periodicals library assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for periodicals library assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Periodicals library assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Periodicals 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 periodicals library assistant tenure
The average periodicals library assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 204 periodicals library assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Periodicals library assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Periodicals library assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of periodicals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classified Ad Clerk | 5.53% | 66,497 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Member Service Specialist | 7.19% | 212,512 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Periodicals Library Assistant | 11.16% | - |
| Employee's Representative | 15.31% | 8,652 |
Similar periodicals library assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classified Ad Clerk | 5.53% | 66,497 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Member Service Specialist | 7.19% | 212,512 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Employee's Representative | 15.31% | 8,652 |
Foreign languages spoken by periodicals library assistants
The most common foreign language among periodicals library assistants is Spanish at 19.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 19.4%
- German, 12.9%
- Chinese, 9.7%
- Japanese, 9.7%
- French, 9.7%
- Other, 38.6%
Periodicals library assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| German | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 9.7% |
| Japanese | 9.7% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Other | 38.6% |