Tape librarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Tape librarian gender statistics
41.7% of tape librarians are women and 58.3% of tape librarians are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Tape librarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Tape librarian gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,097
Female income
$48,858
Tape librarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tape librarian positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of tape librarians are female.
Tape librarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.92% | 50.08% |
| 2011 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2012 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2013 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2014 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2015 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2016 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2017 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2018 | 55.03% | 44.97% |
| 2019 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2020 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2021 | 58.26% | 41.74% |
Tape librarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared tape 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% |
| Tape Librarian | 58% | 42% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Tape librarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tape librarians is White, which makes up 76.8% of all tape librarians. Comparatively, 7.8% of tape librarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of tape librarians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Tape librarian race
| Tape librarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Tape librarian race and ethnicity over time
See how tape librarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tape librarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.82% | 6.45% | 4.89% | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 80.76% | 7.14% | 4.99% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 6.53% | 5.42% | 6.24% |
| 2013 | 80.43% | 7.24% | 4.21% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 79.98% | 6.83% | 4.70% | 6.36% |
| 2015 | 78.35% | 7.40% | 5.10% | 6.70% |
| 2016 | 78.77% | 6.97% | 5.34% | 6.80% |
| 2017 | 78.72% | 7.29% | 5.02% | 6.50% |
| 2018 | 79.35% | 6.68% | 4.18% | 7.91% |
| 2019 | 81.09% | 6.11% | 3.79% | 6.86% |
| 2020 | 77.84% | 6.55% | 4.32% | 7.33% |
| 2021 | 76.84% | 6.48% | 4.92% | 7.84% |
Tape librarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tape librarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tape librarians have the lowest average salary at $50,668.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,668 |
| White | $52,302 |
| Black or African American | $53,440 |
| Asian | $55,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,750 |
Average tape librarian age
See how the average age of tape librarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tape 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 |
Tape librarian age breakdown
The average age of tape librarians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the tape librarian population.
Tape librarian age breakdown
| Tape Librarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tape librarian educational attainment
The most common degree for tape librarians is bachelor's degree, with 45% of tape librarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tape librarians by degree level
| Tape librarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tape librarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tape librarians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,501 annually. With a Master's degree, tape librarians earn a median annual income of $61,822 compared to $50,321 for tape librarians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,321 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,501 |
Tape librarian employment statistics
Most tape librarians work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where tape librarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tape librarians work.
Tape librarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Tape librarian jobs by company type
Employees with the tape librarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tape librarians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tape librarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 4% |
Tape librarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for tape librarians are finance, technology and media.
Tape librarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Tape librarian turnover and employment statistics
Tape librarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tape librarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tape librarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tape 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 tape librarian tenure
The average tape librarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 790 tape librarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Tape librarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Tape librarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tape 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Adjunct Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 88,235 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Tape Librarian | 16.19% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar tape librarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Education Technician | 6.04% | 34,987 |
| Class Teacher | 9.52% | 82,716 |
| Adjunct Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 88,235 |
| Museum Assistant | 13.30% | 522 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by tape librarians
The most common foreign language among tape librarians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Swedish, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Carrier, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Tape librarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Carrier | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |