Art gallery director demographics and statistics in the US
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Art gallery director gender statistics
60.3% of art gallery directors are women and 39.7% of art gallery directors are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Art gallery director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Art gallery director gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,762
Female income
$59,192
Art gallery director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art gallery director positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of art gallery directors are female.
Art gallery director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.21% | 53.79% |
| 2011 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
| 2012 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2013 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2014 | 40.02% | 59.98% |
| 2015 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2016 | 39.14% | 60.86% |
| 2017 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2018 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2019 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2020 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2021 | 39.66% | 60.34% |
Art gallery director related jobs gender ratio
We compared art gallery directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Art Gallery Director | 40% | 60% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Art gallery director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art gallery directors is White, which makes up 67.7% of all art gallery directors. Comparatively, 14.1% of art gallery directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of art gallery directors are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Art gallery director race
| Art gallery director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Art gallery director race and ethnicity over time
See how art gallery director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art gallery director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.29% | 2.93% | 6.79% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 76.85% | 3.55% | 6.68% | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 75.53% | 3.43% | 5.91% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 76.00% | 3.61% | 6.78% | 10.31% |
| 2014 | 75.20% | 3.47% | 7.08% | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 74.75% | 3.26% | 6.66% | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 74.39% | 2.71% | 8.16% | 10.82% |
| 2017 | 73.69% | 3.56% | 7.50% | 12.16% |
| 2018 | 73.33% | 3.38% | 8.33% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 73.59% | 3.91% | 7.55% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 70.61% | 3.25% | 7.92% | 12.17% |
| 2021 | 67.71% | 4.32% | 7.60% | 14.11% |
Art gallery director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art gallery directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art gallery directors have the lowest average salary at $57,146.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,523 |
| White | $63,332 |
| Black or African American | $57,146 |
| Asian | $68,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,540 |
Average art gallery director age
See how the average age of art gallery directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art gallery director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Art gallery director age breakdown
The average age of art gallery directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the art gallery director population.
Art gallery director age breakdown
| Art Gallery Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Art gallery director educational attainment
The most common degree for art gallery directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of art gallery directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Art gallery directors by degree level
| Art gallery director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Art gallery director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art gallery directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,771 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, art gallery directors earn a median annual income of $77,159 compared to $63,547 for art gallery directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,771 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,159 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,547 |
Art gallery director employment statistics
Most art gallery directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where art gallery directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art gallery directors work.
Art gallery director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Art gallery director jobs by company type
Employees with the art gallery director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art gallery directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art gallery director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 5% |
Art gallery director jobs by industry
The most common industries for art gallery directors are education, professional and retail.
Art gallery director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Art gallery director turnover and employment statistics
Art gallery director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art gallery directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art gallery director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art gallery director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average art gallery director tenure
The average art gallery director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 art gallery directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Art gallery director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Art gallery director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art gallery directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery Director | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| House Designer | 13.05% | 66,887 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar art gallery director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| House Designer | 13.05% | 66,887 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by art gallery directors
The most common foreign language among art gallery directors is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- German, 15.8%
- Mandarin, 15.8%
- French, 10.5%
- Italian, 10.5%
- Other, 10.6%
Art gallery director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| German | 15.8% |
| Mandarin | 15.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Italian | 10.5% |
| Other | 10.6% |
