Curatorial assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Curatorial assistant gender statistics
72.5% of curatorial assistants are women and 27.5% of curatorial assistants are men.
- Female, 72.5%
- Male, 27.5%
Curatorial assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.5% |
| Male | 27.5% |
Curatorial assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,284
Female income
$49,454
Curatorial assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in curatorial assistant positions over time. Currently, 72.5% of curatorial assistants are female.
Curatorial assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2011 | 17.43% | 82.57% |
| 2012 | 18.93% | 81.07% |
| 2013 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
| 2014 | 19.36% | 80.64% |
| 2015 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2016 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2017 | 22.46% | 77.54% |
| 2018 | 23.74% | 76.26% |
| 2019 | 24.67% | 75.33% |
| 2020 | 25.78% | 74.22% |
| 2021 | 27.55% | 72.45% |
Curatorial assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared curatorial assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Curatorial Assistant | 28% | 72% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Curatorial assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among curatorial assistants is White, which makes up 66.0% of all curatorial assistants. Comparatively, 16.3% of curatorial assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of curatorial assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Curatorial assistant race
| Curatorial assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Curatorial assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how curatorial assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Curatorial assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 9.79% | 3.15% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 71.53% | 10.06% | 3.03% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 71.23% | 10.07% | 3.11% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 71.28% | 9.68% | 3.31% | 13.48% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 9.81% | 3.28% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 9.80% | 3.29% | 14.26% |
| 2016 | 69.71% | 9.68% | 3.64% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 69.78% | 9.41% | 3.40% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 69.82% | 9.14% | 3.45% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 70.29% | 8.86% | 3.49% | 15.09% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 8.60% | 3.58% | 14.89% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 9.29% | 3.83% | 16.28% |
Curatorial assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian curatorial assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White curatorial assistants have the lowest average salary at $51,588.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,626 |
| White | $51,588 |
| Black or African American | $52,056 |
| Asian | $53,938 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,246 |
Average curatorial assistant age
See how the average age of curatorial assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Curatorial assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Curatorial assistant age breakdown
The average age of curatorial assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the curatorial assistant population.
Curatorial assistant age breakdown
| Curatorial Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Curatorial assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for curatorial assistants is bachelor's degree, with 78% of curatorial assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Curatorial assistants by degree level
| Curatorial assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Curatorial assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, curatorial assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,447 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, curatorial assistants earn a median annual income of $53,570 compared to $51,482 for curatorial assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,447 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,570 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,482 |
Curatorial assistant employment statistics
Most curatorial assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where curatorial assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where curatorial assistants work.
Curatorial assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Curatorial assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the curatorial assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most curatorial assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Curatorial assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 11% |
Curatorial assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for curatorial assistants are education, non profits and government.
Curatorial assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Non Profits | 29% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Curatorial assistant turnover and employment statistics
Curatorial assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for curatorial assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Curatorial assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Curatorial assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average curatorial assistant tenure
The average curatorial assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 963 curatorial assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Curatorial assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Curatorial assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of curatorial assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curatorial Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Assistant To Executive Producer | 10.06% | 9,126 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Similar curatorial assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Secretary | 9.17% | 7,812 |
| Assistant To Executive Producer | 10.06% | 9,126 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Foreign languages spoken by curatorial assistants
The most common foreign language among curatorial assistants is Spanish at 26.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.2% and German is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 26.6%
- French, 23.2%
- German, 13.0%
- Italian, 10.7%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 20.9%
Curatorial assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.6% |
| French | 23.2% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Italian | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 20.9% |
