Exhibit technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibit technician gender statistics
19.9% of exhibit technicians are women and 80.1% of exhibit technicians are men.
- Male, 80.1%
- Female, 19.9%
Exhibit technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.1% |
| Female | 19.9% |
Exhibit technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,717
Female income
$30,964
Exhibit technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibit technician positions over time. Currently, 19.9% of exhibit technicians are female.
Exhibit technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2011 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2013 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2014 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
| 2015 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2016 | 74.59% | 25.41% |
| 2017 | 75.14% | 24.86% |
| 2018 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2019 | 80.10% | 19.90% |
| 2020 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
Exhibit technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibit technicians 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% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Exhibit technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibit technicians is White, which makes up 77.4% of all exhibit technicians. Comparatively, 7.1% of exhibit technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of exhibit technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Exhibit technician race
| Exhibit technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Exhibit technician race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibit technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibit technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.47% | 6.39% | 3.88% | 7.12% |
| 2011 | 81.55% | 4.62% | 3.02% | 7.91% |
| 2012 | 80.52% | 5.26% | 4.96% | 6.32% |
| 2013 | 79.34% | 6.17% | 5.10% | 6.30% |
| 2014 | 79.41% | 4.44% | 5.66% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 81.72% | 3.97% | 3.99% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 79.83% | 4.97% | 4.19% | 7.95% |
| 2017 | 80.56% | 4.23% | 6.01% | 7.10% |
| 2018 | 78.49% | 4.87% | 4.93% | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 80.49% | 4.32% | 4.13% | 7.83% |
| 2020 | 77.07% | 3.68% | 4.14% | 9.49% |
| 2021 | 77.42% | 5.15% | 4.95% | 7.10% |
Exhibit technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino exhibit technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown exhibit technicians have the lowest average salary at $30,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,399 |
| White | $32,152 |
| Black or African American | $31,242 |
| Asian | $30,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,028 |
Average exhibit technician age
See how the average age of exhibit technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibit technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of exhibit technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the exhibit technician population.
Exhibit technician age breakdown
| Exhibit Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Exhibit technician educational attainment
The most common degree for exhibit technicians is bachelor's degree, with 67% of exhibit technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Exhibit technicians by degree level
| Exhibit technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Exhibit technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,527 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,448 |
Exhibit technician employment statistics
Most exhibit technicians work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where exhibit technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibit technicians work.
Exhibit technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Exhibit technician jobs by company type
Employees with the exhibit technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exhibit technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Exhibit technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 21% |
Exhibit technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for exhibit technicians are non profits, education and government.
Exhibit technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 42% |
| Education | 21% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Exhibit technician turnover and employment statistics
Exhibit technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibit technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibit technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibit technician 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 technician tenure
The average exhibit technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 exhibit technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibit technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Exhibit technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibit technicians 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 Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Museum Librarian | 10.75% | 1,037 |
| Exhibit Technician | 12.52% | - |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Technician's Helper | 13.69% | 81,564 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar exhibit technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Assistant | 6.04% | 20,764 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Museum Librarian | 10.75% | 1,037 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Technician's Helper | 13.69% | 81,564 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibit technicians
The most common foreign language among exhibit technicians is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Exhibit technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |