University archivist demographics and statistics in the US
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University archivist gender statistics
56.0% of university archivists are women and 44.0% of university archivists are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
University archivist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
University archivist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,435
Female income
$40,359
University archivist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in university archivist positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of university archivists are female.
University archivist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2011 | 38.93% | 61.07% |
| 2012 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2013 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2014 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2015 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2016 | 36.42% | 63.58% |
| 2017 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2018 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2019 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2020 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
| 2021 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
University archivist related jobs gender ratio
We compared university archivists 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% |
| University Archivist | 44% | 56% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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University archivist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among university archivists is White, which makes up 81.5% of all university archivists. Comparatively, 5.2% of university archivists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of university archivists are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
University archivist race
| University archivist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
University archivist race and ethnicity over time
See how university archivist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
University archivist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.59% | 5.43% | 2.45% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 85.67% | 3.66% | 1.59% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 84.64% | 4.30% | 3.53% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 83.46% | 5.21% | 3.68% | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 83.53% | 3.47% | 4.23% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 85.84% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 4.01% | 2.77% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 84.69% | 3.27% | 4.58% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 3.91% | 3.50% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 84.61% | 3.36% | 2.71% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 81.19% | 2.72% | 2.72% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 81.54% | 4.19% | 3.52% | 5.23% |
University archivist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino university archivists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown university archivists have the lowest average salary at $39,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,554 |
| White | $42,058 |
| Black or African American | $40,757 |
| Asian | $40,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,753 |
Average university archivist age
See how the average age of university archivists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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University archivist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5 | 35.5 |
University archivist age breakdown
The average age of university archivists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the university archivist population.
University archivist age breakdown
| University Archivist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
University archivist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 42%
- Other Degrees, 4%
University archivists by degree level
| University archivist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 42% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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University archivist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,735 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,919 |
University archivist employment statistics
Company size where university archivists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where university archivists work.
University archivist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
University archivist turnover and employment statistics
University archivist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for university archivists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University archivist unemployment rate by year
| Year | University archivist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 4.30% |
| 2014 | 4.48% |
| 2015 | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 5.55% |
Average university archivist tenure
The average university archivist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 27 university archivists resumes in Zippia's database.
University archivist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
University archivist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of university archivists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Assistant | 6.04% | 49,979 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Collection Management Librarian | 10.75% | 63,441 |
| University Archivist | 12.52% | - |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar university archivist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Assistant | 6.04% | 49,979 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Collection Management Librarian | 10.75% | 63,441 |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by university archivists
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
University archivist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |