Processing archivist demographics and statistics in the US
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Processing archivist gender statistics
53.2% of processing archivists are women and 46.8% of processing archivists are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Processing archivist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Processing archivist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,831
Female income
$44,547
Processing archivist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in processing archivist positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of processing archivists are female.
Processing archivist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2011 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2012 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2013 | 46.66% | 53.34% |
| 2014 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| 2015 | 40.20% | 59.80% |
| 2016 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2017 | 39.78% | 60.22% |
| 2018 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2019 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2020 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2021 | 46.81% | 53.19% |
Processing archivist related jobs gender ratio
We compared processing archivists 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% |
| Processing Archivist | 47% | 53% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Processing archivist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among processing archivists is White, which makes up 81.5% of all processing archivists. Comparatively, 5.2% of processing archivists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of processing archivists are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Processing archivist race
| Processing archivist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Processing archivist race and ethnicity over time
See how processing archivist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Processing archivist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.59% | 5.43% | 2.45% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 85.67% | 3.66% | 1.59% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 84.64% | 4.30% | 3.53% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 83.46% | 5.21% | 3.68% | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 83.53% | 3.47% | 4.23% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 85.84% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 4.01% | 2.77% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 84.69% | 3.27% | 4.58% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 3.91% | 3.50% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 84.61% | 3.36% | 2.71% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 81.19% | 2.72% | 2.72% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 81.54% | 4.19% | 3.52% | 5.23% |
Processing archivist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino processing archivists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown processing archivists have the lowest average salary at $43,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,589 |
| White | $46,575 |
| Black or African American | $45,021 |
| Asian | $44,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,804 |
Average processing archivist age
See how the average age of processing archivists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Processing archivist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 | 35.5 |
Processing archivist age breakdown
The average age of processing archivists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the processing archivist population.
Processing archivist age breakdown
| Processing Archivist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Processing archivist educational attainment
The most common degree for processing archivists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of processing archivists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 32% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 32%
- Associate, 4%
Processing archivists by degree level
| Processing archivist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 32% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Processing archivist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,804 |
Processing archivist employment statistics
Most processing archivists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where processing archivists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where processing archivists work.
Processing archivist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Processing archivist jobs by company type
Employees with the processing archivist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most processing archivists prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Processing archivist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 5% |
| Government | 11% |
Processing archivist jobs by industry
The most common industries for processing archivists are education, non profits and government.
Processing archivist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Processing archivist turnover and employment statistics
Processing archivist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for processing archivists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Processing archivist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Processing archivist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 4.48% |
| 2015 | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 5.55% |
Average processing archivist tenure
The average processing archivist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 processing archivists resumes in Zippia's database.
Processing archivist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Processing archivist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of processing archivists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| Processing Archivist | 12.52% | - |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar processing archivist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 61,151 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Record Librarian | 10.75% | 1,252 |
| English Instructor | 12.94% | 27,111 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by processing archivists
- German, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Processing archivist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |