Special library librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Special library librarian gender statistics
64.6% of special library librarians are women and 35.4% of special library librarians are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Special library librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Special library librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,331
Female income
$49,625
Special library librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special library librarian positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of special library librarians are female.
Special library librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 2011 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2012 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
| 2013 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2014 | 29.12% | 70.88% |
| 2015 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2016 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2017 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
| 2018 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2019 | 30.66% | 69.34% |
| 2020 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2021 | 35.39% | 64.61% |
Special library librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared special library 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 Library Librarian | 35% | 65% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Special library librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special library librarians is White, which makes up 77.0% of all special library librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of special library librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of special library librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Special library librarian race
| Special library librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Special library librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how special library librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special library librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.96% | 6.40% | 4.86% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 7.08% | 4.96% | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 79.88% | 6.48% | 5.39% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 80.57% | 7.19% | 4.18% | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 80.12% | 6.78% | 4.67% | 6.31% |
| 2015 | 78.49% | 7.34% | 5.07% | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 78.91% | 6.92% | 5.30% | 6.75% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 7.23% | 4.99% | 6.45% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 6.63% | 4.15% | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 81.23% | 6.06% | 3.76% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 77.98% | 6.50% | 4.29% | 7.28% |
| 2021 | 76.98% | 6.42% | 4.89% | 7.79% |
Special library librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special library librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown special library librarians have the lowest average salary at $51,212.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,212 |
| White | $52,639 |
| Black or African American | $53,629 |
| Asian | $55,368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,898 |
Average special library librarian age
See how the average age of special library librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Special library 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 library librarian age breakdown
The average age of special library librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the special library librarian population.
Special library librarian age breakdown
| Special Library Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Special library librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for special library librarians is bachelor's degree, with 57% of special library librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Special library librarians by degree level
| Special library librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Special library librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special library librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,648 annually. With a Master's degree, special library librarians earn a median annual income of $60,839 compared to $50,908 for special library librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,839 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,908 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,648 |
Special library librarian employment statistics
Company size where special library librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special library librarians work.
Special library librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Special library librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the special library librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special library librarians prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Special library librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 32% |
Special library librarian turnover and employment statistics
Special library librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special library librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special library librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special library 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 library librarian tenure
The average special library librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 special library librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Special library librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Special library librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special library 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,358 |
| Communication Skills Instructor | 12.94% | 25,609 |
| Film Archivist | 13.30% | 329 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Special Library Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar special library librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | 6.04% | 48,962 |
| 5th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,358 |
| Communication Skills Instructor | 12.94% | 25,609 |
| Film Archivist | 13.30% | 329 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by special library librarians
The most common foreign language among special library librarians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Special library librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
