Systems librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Systems librarian gender statistics
56.0% of systems librarians are women and 44.0% of systems librarians are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Systems librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Systems librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,719
Female income
$57,694
Systems librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in systems librarian positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of systems librarians are female.
Systems librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2011 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2012 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2013 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2014 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2015 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2016 | 39.81% | 60.19% |
| 2017 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2018 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2019 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2020 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2021 | 43.97% | 56.03% |
Systems librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared systems 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% |
| Systems Librarian | 44% | 56% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Systems librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among systems librarians is White, which makes up 76.9% of all systems librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of systems librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of systems librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Systems librarian race
| Systems librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Systems librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how systems librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Systems librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.85% | 6.44% | 4.88% | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 80.79% | 7.13% | 4.98% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 79.77% | 6.52% | 5.41% | 6.23% |
| 2013 | 80.46% | 7.23% | 4.20% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 80.01% | 6.82% | 4.69% | 6.35% |
| 2015 | 78.38% | 7.38% | 5.09% | 6.69% |
| 2016 | 78.80% | 6.96% | 5.33% | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 78.75% | 7.28% | 5.01% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 79.38% | 6.67% | 4.17% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 81.12% | 6.10% | 3.78% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 77.87% | 6.54% | 4.31% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 6.47% | 4.91% | 7.83% |
Systems librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian systems librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown systems librarians have the lowest average salary at $59,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,420 |
| White | $60,968 |
| Black or African American | $62,041 |
| Asian | $63,922 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,332 |
Average systems librarian age
See how the average age of systems librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Systems 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 |
Systems librarian age breakdown
The average age of systems librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the systems librarian population.
Systems librarian age breakdown
| Systems Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Systems librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for systems librarians is bachelor's degree, with 53% of systems librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 35% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 35%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Systems librarians by degree level
| Systems librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 35% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Systems librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, systems librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,969 annually. With a Master's degree, systems librarians earn a median annual income of $69,817 compared to $59,090 for systems librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,090 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,969 |
Systems librarian employment statistics
Most systems librarians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where systems librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where systems librarians work.
Systems librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Systems librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the systems librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most systems librarians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Systems librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 6% |
Systems librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for systems librarians are education, finance and technology.
Systems librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Systems librarian turnover and employment statistics
Systems librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for systems librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Systems librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Systems 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 systems librarian tenure
The average systems librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 systems librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Systems librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Systems librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | 12.94% | 68,570 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Systems Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar systems librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Practicum Student | 9.52% | 9,737 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | 12.94% | 68,570 |
| Museum Technician | 13.30% | 5,697 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by systems librarians
The most common foreign language among systems librarians is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Turkish, 33.3%
Systems librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Turkish | 33.3% |
