Records custodian demographics and statistics in the US
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Records custodian gender statistics
68.4% of records custodians are women and 31.6% of records custodians are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Records custodian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Records custodian gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,350
Female income
$47,037
Records custodian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in records custodian positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of records custodians are female.
Records custodian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.49% | 78.51% |
| 2011 | 22.52% | 77.48% |
| 2012 | 19.02% | 80.98% |
| 2013 | 18.74% | 81.26% |
| 2014 | 18.82% | 81.18% |
| 2015 | 18.50% | 81.50% |
| 2016 | 17.16% | 82.84% |
| 2017 | 17.41% | 82.59% |
| 2018 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2019 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
| 2020 | 30.82% | 69.18% |
| 2021 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
Records custodian related jobs gender ratio
We compared records custodians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Records Custodian | 32% | 68% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Records custodian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among records custodians is White, which makes up 61.2% of all records custodians. Comparatively, 17.3% of records custodians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of records custodians are Asian.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Records custodian race
| Records custodian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Records custodian race and ethnicity over time
See how records custodian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Records custodian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.86% | 11.92% | 6.69% | 17.57% |
| 2011 | 61.17% | 13.36% | 5.61% | 16.77% |
| 2012 | 63.07% | 11.29% | 5.69% | 16.47% |
| 2013 | 62.90% | 11.87% | 5.50% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 64.96% | 10.86% | 6.33% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 64.50% | 11.01% | 6.68% | 14.95% |
| 2016 | 67.14% | 9.88% | 6.21% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | 66.19% | 8.61% | 6.95% | 15.17% |
| 2018 | 66.41% | 8.63% | 6.16% | 15.97% |
| 2019 | 67.41% | 8.14% | 6.64% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 65.90% | 8.44% | 5.65% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.15% | 8.01% | 8.10% | 17.29% |
Records custodian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian records custodians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american records custodians have the lowest average salary at $47,114.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,957 |
| White | $47,296 |
| Black or African American | $47,114 |
| Asian | $51,047 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,445 |
Average records custodian age
See how the average age of records custodians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Records custodian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Records custodian age breakdown
The average age of records custodians is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the records custodian population.
Records custodian age breakdown
| Records Custodian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Records custodian educational attainment
The most common degree for records custodians is bachelor's degree, with 41% of records custodians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Records custodians by degree level
| Records custodian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Records custodian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, records custodians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,555 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, records custodians earn a median annual income of $48,513 compared to $46,116 for records custodians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,555 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,513 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,116 |
Records custodian employment statistics
Most records custodians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where records custodians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where records custodians work.
Records custodian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Records custodian jobs by company type
Employees with the records custodian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most records custodians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Records custodian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 18% |
Records custodian jobs by industry
The most common industries for records custodians are health care, government and finance.
Records custodian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Records custodian turnover and employment statistics
Records custodian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for records custodians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Records custodian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Records custodian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average records custodian tenure
The average records custodian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 records custodians resumes in Zippia's database.
Records custodian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Records custodian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of records custodians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Records Custodian | 9.29% | - |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar records custodian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Data Collection Technician | 8.24% | 93,879 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by records custodians
The most common foreign language among records custodians is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 13.3% and Scots is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 73.3%
- Filipino, 13.3%
- Scots, 6.7%
- Tagalog, 6.7%
Records custodian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.3% |
| Filipino | 13.3% |
| Scots | 6.7% |
| Tagalog | 6.7% |
