Art museum docent demographics and statistics in the US
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Art museum docent gender statistics
78.6% of art museum docents are women and 21.4% of art museum docents are men.
- Female, 78.6%
- Male, 21.4%
Art museum docent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.6% |
| Male | 21.4% |
Art museum docent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,293
Female income
$46,080
Art museum docent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art museum docent positions over time. Currently, 78.6% of art museum docents are female.
Art museum docent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2011 | 27.55% | 72.45% |
| 2012 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2013 | 28.78% | 71.22% |
| 2014 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2015 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2016 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2017 | 29.04% | 70.96% |
| 2018 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2019 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2020 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2021 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
Art museum docent related jobs gender ratio
We compared art museum docents 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 docent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art museum docents is White, which makes up 67.9% of all art museum docents. Comparatively, 10.0% of art museum docents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of art museum docents are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Art museum docent race
| Art museum docent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Art museum docent race and ethnicity over time
See how art museum docent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art museum docent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.26% | 5.13% | 5.96% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 73.50% | 8.06% | 5.89% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 72.12% | 9.11% | 5.67% | 8.87% |
| 2013 | 71.00% | 9.15% | 6.73% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 70.84% | 7.52% | 6.00% | 9.91% |
| 2015 | 71.27% | 6.15% | 8.10% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 7.99% | 9.07% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 72.21% | 6.52% | 8.33% | 8.80% |
| 2018 | 72.28% | 6.26% | 6.74% | 10.75% |
| 2019 | 71.62% | 7.28% | 8.34% | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 66.17% | 7.56% | 6.98% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 6.27% | 9.74% | 10.04% |
Art museum docent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art museum docents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art museum docents have the lowest average salary at $45,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,621 |
| White | $48,678 |
| Black or African American | $45,906 |
| Asian | $55,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,482 |
Art museum docent age breakdown
The average age of art museum docents is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the art museum docent population.
Art museum docent age breakdown
| Art Museum Docent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Art museum docent educational attainment
The most common degree for art museum docents is bachelor's degree, with 66% of art museum docents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Art museum docents by degree level
| Art museum docent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Art museum docent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art museum docents with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,926 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, art museum docents earn a median annual income of $54,461 compared to $47,664 for art museum docents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,664 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,461 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,926 |
Art museum docent employment statistics
Company size where art museum docents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art museum docents work.
Art museum docent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Art museum docent turnover and employment statistics
Art museum docent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art museum docents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art museum docent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art museum docent 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 docent tenure
The average art museum docent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 art museum docents resumes in Zippia's database.
Art museum docent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Art museum docent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art museum docents 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 Docent | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar art museum docent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by art museum docents
The most common foreign language among art museum docents is Spanish at 28.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.8%.
- Spanish, 28.2%
- French, 20.5%
- German, 12.8%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Other, 28.3%
Art museum docent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.2% |
| French | 20.5% |
| German | 12.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Other | 28.3% |