Exhibits curator demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibits curator gender statistics
65.6% of exhibits curators are women and 34.4% of exhibits curators are men.
- Female, 65.6%
- Male, 34.4%
Exhibits curator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.6% |
| Male | 34.4% |
Exhibits curator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,826
Female income
$43,798
Exhibits curator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibits curator positions over time. Currently, 65.6% of exhibits curators are female.
Exhibits curator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2011 | 29.84% | 70.16% |
| 2012 | 28.08% | 71.92% |
| 2013 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
| 2014 | 27.29% | 72.71% |
| 2015 | 28.59% | 71.41% |
| 2016 | 27.65% | 72.35% |
| 2017 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2018 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2019 | 34.38% | 65.62% |
| 2020 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2021 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
Exhibits curator related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibits curators 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% |
| Exhibits Curator | 34% | 66% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Exhibits curator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibits curators is White, which makes up 76.5% of all exhibits curators. Comparatively, 7.4% of exhibits curators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of exhibits curators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Exhibits curator race
| Exhibits curator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Exhibits curator race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibits curator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibits curator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.52% | 6.54% | 4.09% | 7.40% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 4.77% | 3.24% | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 79.58% | 5.41% | 5.18% | 6.60% |
| 2013 | 78.40% | 6.32% | 5.32% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 78.47% | 4.58% | 5.87% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 80.78% | 4.12% | 4.20% | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 78.89% | 5.12% | 4.41% | 8.23% |
| 2017 | 79.62% | 4.38% | 6.22% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 77.55% | 5.02% | 5.15% | 9.29% |
| 2019 | 79.54% | 4.47% | 4.35% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 76.13% | 3.83% | 4.36% | 9.77% |
| 2021 | 76.48% | 5.30% | 5.16% | 7.38% |
Exhibits curator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino exhibits curators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown exhibits curators have the lowest average salary at $42,892.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,892 |
| White | $45,605 |
| Black or African American | $44,073 |
| Asian | $43,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,964 |
Average exhibits curator age
See how the average age of exhibits curators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibits curator 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 |
Exhibits curator age breakdown
The average age of exhibits curators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the exhibits curator population.
Exhibits curator age breakdown
| Exhibits Curator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Exhibits curator educational attainment
The most common degree for exhibits curators is bachelor's degree, with 68% of exhibits curators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Exhibits curators by degree level
| Exhibits curator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Exhibits curator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,069 |
Exhibits curator employment statistics
Most exhibits curators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where exhibits curators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibits curators work.
Exhibits curator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Exhibits curator jobs by company type
Employees with the exhibits curator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exhibits curators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Exhibits curator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 8% |
Exhibits curator jobs by industry
The most common industries for exhibits curators are education, non profits and professional.
Exhibits curator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Exhibits curator turnover and employment statistics
Exhibits curator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibits curators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibits curator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibits curator 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 exhibits curator tenure
The average exhibits curator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 exhibits curators resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibits curator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Exhibits curator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibits curators 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 Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 10.75% | 9,687 |
| Exhibits Curator | 12.52% | - |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Similar exhibits curator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Fellow | 6.04% | 7,204 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Interlibrary Loan Librarian | 10.75% | 9,687 |
| English Volunteer Teacher | 12.94% | 55,448 |
| Library Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 6,143 |
| Instructional Designer Internship | 16.25% | 94,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibits curators
The most common foreign language among exhibits curators is Spanish at 26.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 26.3%
- French, 21.1%
- German, 15.8%
- Japanese, 10.5%
- Hindi, 10.5%
- Other, 15.8%
Exhibits curator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| French | 21.1% |
| German | 15.8% |
| Japanese | 10.5% |
| Hindi | 10.5% |
| Other | 15.8% |
