Project archivist demographics and statistics in the US
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Project archivist gender statistics
62.7% of project archivists are women and 37.3% of project archivists are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Project archivist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Project archivist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,257
Female income
$44,001
Project archivist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project archivist positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of project archivists are female.
Project archivist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2011 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2012 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
| 2013 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2014 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| 2015 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2016 | 30.23% | 69.77% |
| 2017 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
| 2018 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2019 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2020 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2021 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
Project archivist related jobs gender ratio
We compared project 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% |
| Project Archivist | 37% | 63% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Project archivist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project archivists is White, which makes up 77.1% of all project archivists. Comparatively, 7.3% of project archivists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of project archivists are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Project archivist race
| Project archivist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Project archivist race and ethnicity over time
See how project archivist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project archivist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.12% | 6.47% | 4.00% | 7.27% |
| 2011 | 81.20% | 4.71% | 3.14% | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 80.17% | 5.34% | 5.08% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 78.99% | 6.25% | 5.22% | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 79.06% | 4.52% | 5.78% | 6.85% |
| 2015 | 81.37% | 4.06% | 4.11% | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 79.48% | 5.05% | 4.31% | 8.11% |
| 2017 | 80.21% | 4.32% | 6.13% | 7.26% |
| 2018 | 78.14% | 4.95% | 5.05% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 80.14% | 4.40% | 4.25% | 7.99% |
| 2020 | 76.72% | 3.76% | 4.26% | 9.65% |
| 2021 | 77.07% | 5.23% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
Project archivist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino project archivists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown project archivists have the lowest average salary at $43,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,063 |
| White | $45,985 |
| Black or African American | $44,465 |
| Asian | $43,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,142 |
Average project archivist age
See how the average age of project archivists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Project 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 |
Project archivist age breakdown
The average age of project archivists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the project archivist population.
Project archivist age breakdown
| Project Archivist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Project archivist educational attainment
The most common degree for project archivists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of project archivists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 42% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 42%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Project archivists by degree level
| Project archivist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Project archivist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,569 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,164 |
Project archivist employment statistics
Most project archivists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where project archivists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project archivists work.
Project archivist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Project archivist jobs by company type
Employees with the project archivist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project archivists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Project archivist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 6% |
Project archivist jobs by industry
The most common industries for project archivists are education, non profits and government.
Project archivist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Project archivist turnover and employment statistics
Project archivist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project archivists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project archivist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project 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 project archivist tenure
The average project archivist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 project archivists resumes in Zippia's database.
Project archivist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Project archivist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education Paraprofessional | 6.04% | 53,164 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 10.75% | 9,687 |
| Project Archivist | 12.52% | - |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar project archivist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Education Paraprofessional | 6.04% | 53,164 |
| 1st Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,582 |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 10.75% | 9,687 |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by project archivists
The most common foreign language among project archivists is French at 23.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 21.4% and German is the third-most popular at 19.0%.
- French, 23.8%
- Spanish, 21.4%
- German, 19.0%
- Italian, 9.5%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Other, 19.2%
Project archivist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 23.8% |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| German | 19.0% |
| Italian | 9.5% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Other | 19.2% |