Docent demographics and statistics in the US
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Docent gender statistics
67.0% of docents are women and 33.0% of docents are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Docent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Docent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,654
Female income
$40,276
Docent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in docent positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of docents are female.
Docent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2011 | 40.70% | 59.30% |
| 2012 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2013 | 42.18% | 57.82% |
| 2014 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2015 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2016 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2017 | 42.48% | 57.52% |
| 2018 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2019 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2020 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2021 | 32.99% | 67.01% |
Docent related jobs gender ratio
We compared docents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hunting guide and fishing guide have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Art Museum Docent | 21% | 79% |
| Tour Coordinator | 30% | 70% |
| Art Museum Aide | 30% | 70% |
| Docent | 33% | 67% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Docent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among docents is White, which makes up 67.2% of all docents. Comparatively, 10.4% of docents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of docents are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Docent race
| Docent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Docent race and ethnicity over time
See how docent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Docent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.58% | 5.35% | 6.11% | 9.46% |
| 2011 | 72.82% | 8.27% | 6.04% | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 71.44% | 9.32% | 5.82% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 70.31% | 9.37% | 6.88% | 9.98% |
| 2014 | 70.16% | 7.74% | 6.16% | 10.24% |
| 2015 | 70.59% | 6.36% | 8.25% | 10.26% |
| 2016 | 67.66% | 8.21% | 9.22% | 11.12% |
| 2017 | 71.53% | 6.74% | 8.48% | 9.13% |
| 2018 | 71.60% | 6.48% | 6.89% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 70.94% | 7.49% | 8.50% | 9.59% |
| 2020 | 65.49% | 7.78% | 7.13% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 6.48% | 9.89% | 10.37% |
Docent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian docents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american docents have the lowest average salary at $40,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,916 |
| White | $42,362 |
| Black or African American | $40,135 |
| Asian | $47,602 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,603 |
Docent age breakdown
The average age of docents is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the docent population.
Docent age breakdown
| Docent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Docent educational attainment
The most common degree for docents is bachelor's degree, with 72% of docents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Docents by degree level
| Docent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Docent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, docents with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,137 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, docents earn a median annual income of $46,974 compared to $41,549 for docents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,549 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,137 |
Docent employment statistics
Most docents work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where docents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where docents work.
Docent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Docent jobs by company type
Employees with the docent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most docents prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Docent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 14% |
Docent jobs by industry
The most common industries for docents are education, non profits and hospitality.
Docent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Non Profits | 28% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Docent turnover and employment statistics
Docent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for docents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Docent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Docent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 8.97% |
| 2015 | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 12.65% |
| 2021 | 10.96% |
Average docent tenure
The average docent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,823 docents resumes in Zippia's database.
Docent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Docent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of docents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Docent | 9.47% | - |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar docent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by docents
The most common foreign language among docents is Spanish at 36.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 36.2%
- French, 18.1%
- German, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 5.5%
- Italian, 5.5%
- Other, 28.2%
Docent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.2% |
| French | 18.1% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 5.5% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| Other | 28.2% |
