Gallery director demographics and statistics in the US
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Gallery director gender statistics
64.1% of gallery directors are women and 35.9% of gallery directors are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Gallery director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Gallery director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,234
Female income
$63,932
Gallery director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gallery director positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of gallery directors are female.
Gallery director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2011 | 39.83% | 60.17% |
| 2012 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2013 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2014 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2015 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2016 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2017 | 37.69% | 62.31% |
| 2018 | 37.38% | 62.62% |
| 2019 | 35.89% | 64.11% |
| 2020 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2021 | 35.93% | 64.07% |
Gallery director related jobs gender ratio
We compared gallery directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Gallery Director | 36% | 64% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Gallery director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gallery directors is White, which makes up 67.3% of all gallery directors. Comparatively, 14.8% of gallery directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of gallery directors are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Gallery director race
| Gallery director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Gallery director race and ethnicity over time
See how gallery director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gallery director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.90% | 3.03% | 6.15% | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 76.46% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 10.46% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 3.54% | 5.27% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 75.60% | 3.71% | 6.14% | 10.95% |
| 2014 | 74.80% | 3.58% | 6.45% | 11.18% |
| 2015 | 74.35% | 3.37% | 6.02% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 73.99% | 2.81% | 7.53% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 73.30% | 3.67% | 6.86% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 72.93% | 3.49% | 7.69% | 12.24% |
| 2019 | 73.19% | 4.01% | 6.91% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 70.21% | 3.35% | 7.28% | 12.81% |
| 2021 | 67.32% | 4.42% | 6.97% | 14.76% |
Gallery director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gallery directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gallery directors have the lowest average salary at $61,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,296 |
| White | $69,636 |
| Black or African American | $61,152 |
| Asian | $77,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,719 |
Average gallery director age
See how the average age of gallery directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gallery director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Gallery director age breakdown
The average age of gallery directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the gallery director population.
Gallery director age breakdown
| Gallery Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Gallery director educational attainment
The most common degree for gallery directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of gallery directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Gallery directors by degree level
| Gallery director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Gallery director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gallery directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $91,750 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gallery directors earn a median annual income of $89,382 compared to $69,936 for gallery directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,750 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,792 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,382 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,936 |
Gallery director employment statistics
Most gallery directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where gallery directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gallery directors work.
Gallery director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Gallery director jobs by company type
Employees with the gallery director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gallery directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Gallery director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 1% |
Gallery director jobs by industry
The most common industries for gallery directors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Gallery director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Gallery director turnover and employment statistics
Gallery director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gallery directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gallery director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gallery director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average gallery director tenure
The average gallery director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 890 gallery directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Gallery director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Gallery director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gallery directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery Director | 11.32% | - |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Assistant Designer | 13.05% | 47,598 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar gallery director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Assistant Designer | 13.05% | 47,598 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by gallery directors
The most common foreign language among gallery directors is French at 30.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 29.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- French, 30.9%
- Spanish, 29.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Russian, 7.3%
- Japanese, 5.5%
- Other, 18.1%
Gallery director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.9% |
| Spanish | 29.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Russian | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 5.5% |
| Other | 18.1% |
