Art preparator demographics and statistics in the US
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Art preparator demographics by:
Art preparator gender statistics
21.7% of art preparators are women and 78.3% of art preparators are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Art preparator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Art preparator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,624
Female income
$53,158
Art preparator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art preparator positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of art preparators are female.
Art preparator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2011 | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 2012 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2013 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 2014 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2015 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2016 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2017 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2018 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2019 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2020 | 78.08% | 21.92% |
| 2021 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
Art preparator related jobs gender ratio
We compared art preparators 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% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Art preparator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art preparators is White, which makes up 77.5% of all art preparators. Comparatively, 7.5% of art preparators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of art preparators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Art preparator race
| Art preparator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Art preparator race and ethnicity over time
See how art preparator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art preparator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.58% | 6.60% | 2.48% | 7.52% |
| 2011 | 81.66% | 4.83% | 1.62% | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 80.63% | 5.47% | 3.56% | 6.72% |
| 2013 | 79.45% | 6.38% | 3.70% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 4.64% | 4.26% | 7.10% |
| 2015 | 81.83% | 4.18% | 2.59% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | 79.94% | 5.18% | 2.79% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 80.67% | 4.44% | 4.61% | 7.50% |
| 2018 | 78.60% | 5.08% | 3.53% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 80.60% | 4.53% | 2.73% | 8.23% |
| 2020 | 77.18% | 3.89% | 2.74% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 77.53% | 5.36% | 3.55% | 7.50% |
Art preparator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino art preparators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown art preparators have the lowest average salary at $52,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,063 |
| White | $55,472 |
| Black or African American | $53,700 |
| Asian | $53,012 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,148 |
Average art preparator age
See how the average age of art preparators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art preparator 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 |
Art preparator age breakdown
The average age of art preparators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the art preparator population.
Art preparator age breakdown
| Art Preparator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Art preparator educational attainment
The most common degree for art preparators is bachelor's degree, with 71% of art preparators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Art preparators by degree level
| Art preparator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Art preparator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,077 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,010 |
Art preparator employment statistics
Company size where art preparators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art preparators work.
Art preparator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Art preparator jobs by industry
The most common industries for art preparators are education, non profits and retail.
Art preparator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Art preparator turnover and employment statistics
Art preparator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art preparators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art preparator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art preparator 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 art preparator tenure
The average art preparator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 art preparators resumes in Zippia's database.
Art preparator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Art preparator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art preparators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Serials Cataloger Librarian | 10.75% | 989 |
| Art Preparator | 12.52% | - |
| Health And Physical Education Teacher | 12.94% | 156,643 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar art preparator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Assistant Teacher | 6.04% | 77,479 |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Serials Cataloger Librarian | 10.75% | 989 |
| Health And Physical Education Teacher | 12.94% | 156,643 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by art preparators
The most common foreign language among art preparators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Art preparator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |