Conservator demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservator gender statistics
64.9% of conservators are women and 35.1% of conservators are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Conservator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Conservator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,783
Female income
$41,764
Conservator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservator positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of conservators are female.
Conservator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2011 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2012 | 28.72% | 71.28% |
| 2013 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2014 | 27.92% | 72.08% |
| 2015 | 29.25% | 70.75% |
| 2016 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2017 | 28.88% | 71.12% |
| 2018 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2019 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2020 | 34.77% | 65.23% |
| 2021 | 35.11% | 64.89% |
Conservator related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservators 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% |
| Conservator | 35% | 65% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Conservator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservators is White, which makes up 77.1% of all conservators. Comparatively, 7.0% of conservators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of conservators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Conservator race
| Conservator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Conservator race and ethnicity over time
See how conservator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.11% | 6.35% | 3.82% | 7.04% |
| 2011 | 81.19% | 4.58% | 2.96% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 80.16% | 5.22% | 4.90% | 6.24% |
| 2013 | 78.99% | 6.13% | 5.04% | 6.22% |
| 2014 | 79.06% | 4.40% | 5.59% | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 81.37% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 6.15% |
| 2016 | 79.48% | 4.93% | 4.13% | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 80.21% | 4.19% | 5.95% | 7.02% |
| 2018 | 78.14% | 4.83% | 4.87% | 8.93% |
| 2019 | 80.13% | 4.28% | 4.07% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 76.72% | 3.64% | 4.08% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 77.07% | 5.11% | 4.89% | 7.02% |
Conservator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino conservators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown conservators have the lowest average salary at $41,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,001 |
| White | $43,372 |
| Black or African American | $42,141 |
| Asian | $41,663 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,910 |
Average conservator age
See how the average age of conservators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conservator 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 |
Conservator age breakdown
The average age of conservators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the conservator population.
Conservator age breakdown
| Conservator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Conservator educational attainment
The most common degree for conservators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of conservators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Conservators by degree level
| Conservator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Conservator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,126 |
Conservator employment statistics
Most conservators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where conservators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservators work.
Conservator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Conservator jobs by company type
Employees with the conservator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservators prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Conservator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 30% |
Conservator jobs by industry
The most common industries for conservators are education, non profits and government.
Conservator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Government | 19% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Conservator turnover and employment statistics
Conservator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservator 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 conservator tenure
The average conservator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 conservators resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Conservator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservators 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 Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Catalog Librarian | 10.75% | 1,021 |
| Conservator | 12.52% | - |
| Teaching Artist | 12.94% | 4,493 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar conservator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Catalog Librarian | 10.75% | 1,021 |
| Teaching Artist | 12.94% | 4,493 |
| Library Cataloging Technician | 13.69% | 6,108 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservators
The most common foreign language among conservators is Spanish at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 22.2%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Conservator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.2% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |
