Associate curator demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate curator demographics by:
Associate curator gender statistics
68.6% of associate curators are women and 31.4% of associate curators are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Associate curator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Associate curator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,678
Female income
$43,658
Associate curator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate curator positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of associate curators are female.
Associate curator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.69% | 71.31% |
| 2011 | 27.08% | 72.92% |
| 2012 | 25.42% | 74.58% |
| 2013 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2014 | 24.68% | 75.32% |
| 2015 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2016 | 25.01% | 74.99% |
| 2017 | 25.57% | 74.43% |
| 2018 | 28.69% | 71.31% |
| 2019 | 31.39% | 68.61% |
| 2020 | 31.08% | 68.92% |
| 2021 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
Associate curator related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate curators 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% |
| Associate Curator | 31% | 69% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Associate curator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate curators is White, which makes up 76.9% of all associate curators. Comparatively, 7.3% of associate curators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of associate curators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Associate curator race
| Associate curator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Associate curator race and ethnicity over time
See how associate curator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate curator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.95% | 6.51% | 4.06% | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 81.03% | 4.74% | 3.20% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 80.00% | 5.38% | 5.14% | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 78.82% | 6.29% | 5.28% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 4.56% | 5.83% | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 81.21% | 4.09% | 4.16% | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 79.32% | 5.09% | 4.37% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 80.05% | 4.35% | 6.19% | 7.33% |
| 2018 | 77.98% | 4.99% | 5.11% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 79.97% | 4.44% | 4.31% | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 76.55% | 3.80% | 4.32% | 9.72% |
| 2021 | 76.90% | 5.27% | 5.12% | 7.33% |
Associate curator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino associate curators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown associate curators have the lowest average salary at $42,759.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,759 |
| White | $45,451 |
| Black or African American | $43,931 |
| Asian | $43,629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,792 |
Average associate curator age
See how the average age of associate curators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate curator 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 |
Associate curator age breakdown
The average age of associate curators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the associate curator population.
Associate curator age breakdown
| Associate Curator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Associate curator educational attainment
The most common degree for associate curators is bachelor's degree, with 73% of associate curators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 21%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Associate curators by degree level
| Associate curator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Associate curator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,940 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,904 |
Associate curator employment statistics
Most associate curators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where associate curators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate curators work.
Associate curator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Associate curator jobs by company type
Employees with the associate curator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate curators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Associate curator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 9% |
Associate curator jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate curators are education, non profits and government.
Associate curator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Non Profits | 31% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Associate curator turnover and employment statistics
Associate curator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate curators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate curator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate curator 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 associate curator tenure
The average associate curator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 associate curators resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate curator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Associate curator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate curators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Instructional Assistant | 6.04% | 60,974 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Media Librarian | 10.75% | 8,866 |
| Associate Curator | 12.52% | - |
| Computer Instructor | 12.94% | 37,876 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar associate curator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Instructional Assistant | 6.04% | 60,974 |
| Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,551 |
| Media Librarian | 10.75% | 8,866 |
| Computer Instructor | 12.94% | 37,876 |
| Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 5,310 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate curators
The most common foreign language among associate curators is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Greek is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 13.6%
- Greek, 9.1%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Associate curator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Greek | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
