Museum attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum attendant gender statistics
62.5% of museum attendants are women and 37.5% of museum attendants are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Museum attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Museum attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,158
Female income
$26,406
Museum attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum attendant positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of museum attendants are female.
Museum attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2011 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
| 2012 | 45.20% | 54.80% |
| 2013 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2014 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2015 | 40.88% | 59.12% |
| 2016 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2017 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2018 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2019 | 44.67% | 55.33% |
| 2020 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2021 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
Museum attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum attendants 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% |
| Museum Attendant | 38% | 63% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Museum attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum attendants is White, which makes up 67.6% of all museum attendants. Comparatively, 10.2% of museum attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of museum attendants are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Museum attendant race
| Museum attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Museum attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how museum attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.98% | 5.22% | 6.02% | 9.26% |
| 2011 | 73.22% | 8.15% | 5.95% | 9.33% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 9.20% | 5.73% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 70.71% | 9.24% | 6.79% | 9.79% |
| 2014 | 70.56% | 7.62% | 6.07% | 10.05% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 6.24% | 8.16% | 10.07% |
| 2016 | 68.05% | 8.08% | 9.13% | 10.93% |
| 2017 | 71.93% | 6.61% | 8.39% | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 71.99% | 6.35% | 6.80% | 10.89% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 7.37% | 8.41% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 65.89% | 7.65% | 7.04% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 67.63% | 6.36% | 9.81% | 10.18% |
Museum attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian museum attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american museum attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,374.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,215 |
| White | $26,875 |
| Black or African American | $26,374 |
| Asian | $27,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,363 |
Museum attendant age breakdown
The average age of museum attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the museum attendant population.
Museum attendant age breakdown
| Museum Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Museum attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for museum attendants is bachelor's degree, with 69% of museum attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Museum attendants by degree level
| Museum attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Museum attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, museum attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,100 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, museum attendants earn a median annual income of $27,862 compared to $26,694 for museum attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,694 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,862 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,100 |
Museum attendant employment statistics
Most museum attendants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where museum attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum attendants work.
Museum attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Museum attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the museum attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum attendants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Museum attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 14% |
Museum attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for museum attendants are education, non profits and hospitality.
Museum attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 25% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Museum attendant turnover and employment statistics
Museum attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum attendant 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 museum attendant tenure
The average museum attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 258 museum attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Museum attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Museum Attendant | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar museum attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum attendants
The most common foreign language among museum attendants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 18.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 18.8%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Macedonian, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Museum attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 18.8% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Macedonian | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |