Art museum aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Art museum aide gender statistics
70.1% of art museum aides are women and 29.9% of art museum aides are men.
- Female, 70.1%
- Male, 29.9%
Art museum aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.1% |
| Male | 29.9% |
Art museum aide gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,518
Female income
$30,867
Art museum aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art museum aide positions over time. Currently, 70.1% of art museum aides are female.
Art museum aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.51% | 65.49% |
| 2011 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2012 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2013 | 38.73% | 61.27% |
| 2014 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2015 | 32.96% | 67.04% |
| 2016 | 38.57% | 61.43% |
| 2017 | 39.03% | 60.97% |
| 2018 | 35.08% | 64.92% |
| 2019 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2020 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2021 | 29.90% | 70.10% |
Art museum aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared art museum aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hunting guide and fishing guide have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Art Museum Docent | 21% | 79% |
| Tour Coordinator | 30% | 70% |
| Art Museum Aide | 30% | 70% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Art museum aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art museum aides is White, which makes up 67.2% of all art museum aides. Comparatively, 10.4% of art museum aides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of art museum aides are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Art museum aide race
| Art museum aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Art museum aide race and ethnicity over time
See how art museum aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art museum aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.54% | 5.36% | 6.12% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 72.78% | 8.29% | 6.05% | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 71.40% | 9.34% | 5.83% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 70.28% | 9.38% | 6.89% | 10.00% |
| 2014 | 70.12% | 7.75% | 6.16% | 10.26% |
| 2015 | 70.55% | 6.38% | 8.26% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 67.62% | 8.22% | 9.23% | 11.14% |
| 2017 | 71.49% | 6.75% | 8.49% | 9.15% |
| 2018 | 71.56% | 6.49% | 6.90% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 7.51% | 8.50% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 7.79% | 7.14% | 12.34% |
| 2021 | 67.19% | 6.50% | 9.90% | 10.39% |
Art museum aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art museum aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art museum aides have the lowest average salary at $30,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,644 |
| White | $31,892 |
| Black or African American | $30,797 |
| Asian | $34,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,974 |
Art museum aide age breakdown
The average age of art museum aides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the art museum aide population.
Art museum aide age breakdown
| Art Museum Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Art museum aide educational attainment
The most common degree for art museum aides is bachelor's degree, with 61% of art museum aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Art museum aides by degree level
| Art museum aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Art museum aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art museum aides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,641 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, art museum aides earn a median annual income of $34,097 compared to $31,495 for art museum aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,495 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,097 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,641 |
Art museum aide employment statistics
Most art museum aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where art museum aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art museum aides work.
Art museum aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Art museum aide jobs by company type
Employees with the art museum aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art museum aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art museum aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 17% |
Art museum aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for art museum aides are education, government and hospitality.
Art museum aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Government | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Art museum aide turnover and employment statistics
Art museum aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art museum aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art museum aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art museum aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 8.97% |
| 2015 | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 12.65% |
| 2021 | 10.96% |
Average art museum aide tenure
The average art museum aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 art museum aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Art museum aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Art museum aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art museum aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Art Museum Aide | 9.47% | - |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar art museum aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by art museum aides
The most common foreign language among art museum aides is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Venetian at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Venetian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Art museum aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Venetian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |