Exhibit preparator demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibit preparator demographics by:
Exhibit preparator gender statistics
47.6% of exhibit preparators are women and 52.4% of exhibit preparators are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Exhibit preparator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Exhibit preparator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,269
Female income
$51,614
Exhibit preparator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibit preparator positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of exhibit preparators are female.
Exhibit preparator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2011 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
| 2012 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2013 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2014 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2015 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2016 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2017 | 45.23% | 54.77% |
| 2018 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2019 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2020 | 52.02% | 47.98% |
| 2021 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
Exhibit preparator related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibit preparators 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% |
| Exhibit Preparator | 52% | 48% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Exhibit preparator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibit preparators is White, which makes up 81.5% of all exhibit preparators. Comparatively, 5.2% of exhibit preparators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of exhibit preparators are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Exhibit preparator race
| Exhibit preparator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Exhibit preparator race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibit preparator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibit preparator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.59% | 5.43% | 2.45% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 85.67% | 3.66% | 1.59% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 84.64% | 4.30% | 3.53% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 83.46% | 5.21% | 3.68% | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 83.53% | 3.47% | 4.23% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 85.84% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 4.01% | 2.77% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 84.69% | 3.27% | 4.58% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 3.91% | 3.50% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 84.61% | 3.36% | 2.71% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 81.19% | 2.72% | 2.72% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 81.54% | 4.19% | 3.52% | 5.23% |
Exhibit preparator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino exhibit preparators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown exhibit preparators have the lowest average salary at $50,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,382 |
| White | $54,231 |
| Black or African American | $52,225 |
| Asian | $51,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,424 |
Average exhibit preparator age
See how the average age of exhibit preparators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibit preparator 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 |
Exhibit preparator age breakdown
The average age of exhibit preparators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the exhibit preparator population.
Exhibit preparator age breakdown
| Exhibit Preparator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Exhibit preparator educational attainment
The most common degree for exhibit preparators is bachelor's degree, with 78% of exhibit preparators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
Exhibit preparators by degree level
| Exhibit preparator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Exhibit preparator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,121 |
Exhibit preparator employment statistics
Company size where exhibit preparators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibit preparators work.
Exhibit preparator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Exhibit preparator turnover and employment statistics
Exhibit preparator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibit preparators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibit preparator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibit preparator 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 exhibit preparator tenure
The average exhibit preparator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 exhibit preparators resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibit preparator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Exhibit preparator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibit preparators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Assistant | 6.04% | 9,185 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Exhibit Preparator | 12.52% | - |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar exhibit preparator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Assistant | 6.04% | 9,185 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Medical Library Technician | 13.69% | 58,657 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibit preparators
The most common foreign language among exhibit preparators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
Exhibit preparator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |