Special collections librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Special collections librarian gender statistics
58.0% of special collections librarians are women and 42.0% of special collections librarians are men.
- Female, 58.0%
- Male, 42.0%
Special collections librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% |
| Male | 42.0% |
Special collections librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,305
Female income
$49,985
Special collections librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special collections librarian positions over time. Currently, 58.0% of special collections librarians are female.
Special collections librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2011 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2012 | 37.48% | 62.52% |
| 2013 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2014 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2015 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2016 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2017 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
| 2018 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2019 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2020 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2021 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
Special collections librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared special collections 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% |
| Special Collections Librarian | 42% | 58% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Special collections librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special collections librarians is White, which makes up 76.5% of all special collections librarians. Comparatively, 7.9% of special collections librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of special collections librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Special collections librarian race
| Special collections librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Special collections librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how special collections librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special collections librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.50% | 6.58% | 4.96% | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 80.44% | 7.26% | 5.06% | 5.52% |
| 2012 | 79.42% | 6.66% | 5.48% | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 80.12% | 7.37% | 4.28% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 79.66% | 6.96% | 4.77% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 7.52% | 5.17% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 7.10% | 5.40% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 78.41% | 7.41% | 5.09% | 6.61% |
| 2018 | 79.03% | 6.81% | 4.25% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 80.77% | 6.24% | 3.86% | 6.97% |
| 2020 | 77.53% | 6.68% | 4.39% | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 76.52% | 6.60% | 4.99% | 7.95% |
Special collections librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special collections librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown special collections librarians have the lowest average salary at $51,830.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,830 |
| White | $53,494 |
| Black or African American | $54,654 |
| Asian | $56,698 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,970 |
Average special collections librarian age
See how the average age of special collections librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Special collections 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 |
Special collections librarian age breakdown
The average age of special collections librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the special collections librarian population.
Special collections librarian age breakdown
| Special Collections Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Special collections librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for special collections librarians is bachelor's degree, with 46% of special collections librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Special collections librarians by degree level
| Special collections librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Special collections librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special collections librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,973 annually. With a Master's degree, special collections librarians earn a median annual income of $63,192 compared to $51,476 for special collections librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,192 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,476 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,973 |
Special collections librarian employment statistics
Most special collections librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where special collections librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special collections librarians work.
Special collections librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Special collections librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the special collections librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special collections librarians prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Special collections librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 17% |
Special collections librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for special collections librarians are education, finance and government.
Special collections librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Special collections librarian turnover and employment statistics
Special collections librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special collections librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special collections librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special collections 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 special collections librarian tenure
The average special collections librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 special collections librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Special collections librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Special collections librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special collections 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Digital Archivist | 13.30% | 16,449 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Special Collections Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar special collections librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 9.52% | 69,661 |
| English Professor | 12.94% | 20,821 |
| Digital Archivist | 13.30% | 16,449 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by special collections librarians
The most common foreign language among special collections librarians is Spanish at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 22.2%
- French, 14.8%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Bulgarian, 7.4%
- Ukrainian, 7.4%
- Other, 37.1%
Special collections librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Bulgarian | 7.4% |
| Ukrainian | 7.4% |
| Other | 37.1% |