Collections curator demographics and statistics in the US
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Collections curator demographics by:
Collections curator gender statistics
59.9% of collections curators are women and 40.1% of collections curators are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
Collections curator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
Collections curator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,828
Female income
$43,778
Collections curator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collections curator positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of collections curators are female.
Collections curator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.07% | 62.93% |
| 2011 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2012 | 33.29% | 66.71% |
| 2013 | 39.98% | 60.02% |
| 2014 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2015 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2016 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2017 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2018 | 37.07% | 62.93% |
| 2019 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2020 | 39.77% | 60.23% |
| 2021 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
Collections curator related jobs gender ratio
We compared collections 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% |
| Collections Curator | 40% | 60% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Collections curator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collections curators is White, which makes up 76.8% of all collections curators. Comparatively, 7.4% of collections curators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of collections curators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Collections curator race
| Collections curator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Collections curator race and ethnicity over time
See how collections curator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collections curator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 6.54% | 4.10% | 7.40% |
| 2011 | 80.91% | 4.77% | 3.24% | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 79.88% | 5.41% | 5.18% | 6.60% |
| 2013 | 78.70% | 6.32% | 5.32% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 78.78% | 4.58% | 5.87% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 81.09% | 4.12% | 4.21% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 79.20% | 5.12% | 4.41% | 8.23% |
| 2017 | 79.93% | 4.38% | 6.23% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 77.86% | 5.02% | 5.15% | 9.29% |
| 2019 | 79.85% | 4.47% | 4.35% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 76.44% | 3.83% | 4.36% | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 76.79% | 5.30% | 5.17% | 7.38% |
Collections curator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino collections curators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown collections curators have the lowest average salary at $42,854.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,854 |
| White | $45,624 |
| Black or African American | $44,059 |
| Asian | $43,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,036 |
Average collections curator age
See how the average age of collections curators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Collections 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 |
Collections curator age breakdown
The average age of collections curators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the collections curator population.
Collections curator age breakdown
| Collections Curator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Collections curator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 1%
Collections curators by degree level
| Collections curator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
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Collections curator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,121 |
Collections curator employment statistics
Most collections curators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where collections curators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collections curators work.
Collections curator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Collections curator jobs by company type
Employees with the collections curator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collections curators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Collections curator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 13% |
Collections curator jobs by industry
The most common industries for collections curators are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Collections curator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Collections curator turnover and employment statistics
Collections curator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collections curators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collections curator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collections 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 collections curator tenure
The average collections curator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 collections curators resumes in Zippia's database.
Collections curator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Collections curator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collections 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Adult Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 2,147 |
| Collections Curator | 12.52% | - |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar collections curator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Researcher | 6.04% | 17,313 |
| 4th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,138 |
| Adult Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 2,147 |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Page Technician | 13.69% | 24,052 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by collections curators
- French, 55.6%
- Spanish, 44.4%
Collections curator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 55.6% |
| Spanish | 44.4% |
