Arts administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Arts administrator gender statistics
71.6% of arts administrators are women and 28.4% of arts administrators are men.
- Female, 71.6%
- Male, 28.4%
Arts administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.6% |
| Male | 28.4% |
Arts administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,215
Female income
$53,898
Arts administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in arts administrator positions over time. Currently, 71.6% of arts administrators are female.
Arts administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.07% | 75.93% |
| 2011 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2012 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2013 | 24.50% | 75.50% |
| 2014 | 24.39% | 75.61% |
| 2015 | 24.79% | 75.21% |
| 2016 | 23.99% | 76.01% |
| 2017 | 22.00% | 78.00% |
| 2018 | 26.96% | 73.04% |
| 2019 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2020 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2021 | 28.44% | 71.56% |
Arts administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared arts administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Arts Administrator | 28% | 72% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Arts administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among arts administrators is White, which makes up 63.9% of all arts administrators. Comparatively, 12.8% of arts administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of arts administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Arts administrator race
| Arts administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Arts administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how arts administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Arts administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.14% | 10.53% | 7.89% | 10.02% |
| 2011 | 69.23% | 10.21% | 7.99% | 10.25% |
| 2012 | 68.36% | 9.64% | 8.57% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 69.17% | 10.70% | 8.11% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 67.57% | 10.64% | 8.80% | 10.40% |
| 2015 | 67.83% | 9.27% | 7.65% | 12.11% |
| 2016 | 67.51% | 10.66% | 8.81% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 66.86% | 10.07% | 9.30% | 11.18% |
| 2018 | 65.88% | 10.55% | 8.50% | 11.59% |
| 2019 | 65.99% | 10.61% | 8.16% | 11.73% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 8.83% | 8.60% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 63.94% | 9.13% | 8.71% | 12.81% |
Arts administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian arts administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White arts administrators have the lowest average salary at $55,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,967 |
| White | $55,501 |
| Black or African American | $55,820 |
| Asian | $61,433 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,547 |
Average arts administrator age
See how the average age of arts administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Arts administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Arts administrator age breakdown
The average age of arts administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the arts administrator population.
Arts administrator age breakdown
| Arts Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Arts administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for arts administrators is bachelor's degree, with 68% of arts administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Arts administrators by degree level
| Arts administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Arts administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, arts administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,212 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, arts administrators earn a median annual income of $60,266 compared to $55,155 for arts administrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,212 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,526 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,266 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,155 |
Arts administrator employment statistics
Most arts administrators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where arts administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where arts administrators work.
Arts administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Arts administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the arts administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most arts administrators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Arts administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 8% |
Arts administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for arts administrators are education, media and non profits.
Arts administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Media | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Arts administrator turnover and employment statistics
Arts administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for arts administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arts administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Arts administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average arts administrator tenure
The average arts administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 arts administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Arts administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Arts administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of arts administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| ETL Developer | 8.46% | 88,652 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Arts Administrator | 9.03% | - |
| Senior Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 211,113 |
| Information Technology Associate | 10.88% | 116,996 |
Similar arts administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| ETL Developer | 8.46% | 88,652 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Senior Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 211,113 |
| Information Technology Associate | 10.88% | 116,996 |
Foreign languages spoken by arts administrators
The most common foreign language among arts administrators is Spanish at 37.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 37.0%
- French, 14.8%
- Russian, 11.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Other, 22.3%
Arts administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.0% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Other | 22.3% |
