Public services librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Public services librarian gender statistics
58.1% of public services librarians are women and 41.9% of public services librarians are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Public services librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Public services librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,861
Female income
$47,139
Public services librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public services librarian positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of public services librarians are female.
Public services librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.97% | 66.03% |
| 2011 | 33.87% | 66.13% |
| 2012 | 37.38% | 62.62% |
| 2013 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2014 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2015 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2016 | 37.78% | 62.22% |
| 2017 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2018 | 38.71% | 61.29% |
| 2019 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2020 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2021 | 41.87% | 58.13% |
Public services librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared public services 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% |
| Public Services Librarian | 42% | 58% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Public services librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public services librarians is White, which makes up 77.1% of all public services librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of public services librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of public services librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Public services librarian race
| Public services librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Public services librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how public services librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public services librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.06% | 6.36% | 4.84% | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 81.00% | 7.05% | 4.94% | 5.32% |
| 2012 | 79.98% | 6.44% | 5.36% | 6.16% |
| 2013 | 80.67% | 7.15% | 4.16% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 80.22% | 6.74% | 4.65% | 6.27% |
| 2015 | 78.59% | 7.30% | 5.05% | 6.62% |
| 2016 | 79.01% | 6.88% | 5.28% | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 78.96% | 7.19% | 4.97% | 6.42% |
| 2018 | 79.59% | 6.59% | 4.12% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 81.33% | 6.02% | 3.74% | 6.77% |
| 2020 | 78.08% | 6.46% | 4.27% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 77.08% | 6.38% | 4.87% | 7.75% |
Public services librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public services librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public services librarians have the lowest average salary at $48,731.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,731 |
| White | $50,165 |
| Black or African American | $51,161 |
| Asian | $52,913 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,431 |
Average public services librarian age
See how the average age of public services librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Public services 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 |
Public services librarian age breakdown
The average age of public services librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the public services librarian population.
Public services librarian age breakdown
| Public Services Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Public services librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for public services librarians is bachelor's degree, with 46% of public services librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 31% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 31%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Public services librarians by degree level
| Public services librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 31% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Public services librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public services librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,328 annually. With a Master's degree, public services librarians earn a median annual income of $58,444 compared to $48,426 for public services librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,444 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,426 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,328 |
Public services librarian employment statistics
Company size where public services librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public services librarians work.
Public services librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Public services librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the public services librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public services librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Public services librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 30% |
Public services librarian turnover and employment statistics
Public services librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public services librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public services librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public services 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 public services librarian tenure
The average public services librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 387 public services librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Public services librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Public services librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public services 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Clinical Nursing Instructor | 12.94% | 127,287 |
| Art Preparator | 13.30% | 2,769 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Public Services Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar public services librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Internship | 6.04% | 70,507 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Clinical Nursing Instructor | 12.94% | 127,287 |
| Art Preparator | 13.30% | 2,769 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by public services librarians
The most common foreign language among public services librarians is Spanish at 54.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 54.2%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 12.5%
- Indonesian, 4.2%
- Vietnamese, 4.2%
- Other, 8.2%
Public services librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.2% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Indonesian | 4.2% |
| Vietnamese | 4.2% |
| Other | 8.2% |
