Museum docent demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum docent demographics by:
Museum docent gender statistics
62.9% of museum docents are women and 37.1% of museum docents are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Museum docent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Museum docent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,032
Female income
$37,293
Museum docent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum docent positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of museum docents are female.
Museum docent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.17% | 65.83% |
| 2011 | 32.40% | 67.60% |
| 2012 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2013 | 36.99% | 63.01% |
| 2014 | 29.72% | 70.28% |
| 2015 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2016 | 30.10% | 69.90% |
| 2017 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2018 | 34.17% | 65.83% |
| 2019 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2020 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2021 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
Museum docent related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum docents 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% |
| Museum Docent | 37% | 63% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Museum docent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum docents is White, which makes up 77.5% of all museum docents. Comparatively, 7.1% of museum docents are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of museum docents are Black or African American.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Museum docent race
| Museum docent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Museum docent race and ethnicity over time
See how museum docent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum docent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.53% | 6.38% | 3.86% | 7.09% |
| 2011 | 81.61% | 4.61% | 3.00% | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 80.58% | 5.25% | 4.94% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 79.40% | 6.16% | 5.08% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 79.47% | 4.42% | 5.63% | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 81.78% | 3.96% | 3.97% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 79.89% | 4.96% | 4.17% | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 80.62% | 4.22% | 5.99% | 7.07% |
| 2018 | 78.55% | 4.86% | 4.91% | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 80.55% | 4.31% | 4.11% | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 3.67% | 4.12% | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 77.48% | 5.13% | 4.93% | 7.07% |
Museum docent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino museum docents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown museum docents have the lowest average salary at $36,736.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,736 |
| White | $38,458 |
| Black or African American | $37,567 |
| Asian | $37,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,283 |
Average museum docent age
See how the average age of museum docents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Museum docent 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 |
Museum docent age breakdown
The average age of museum docents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the museum docent population.
Museum docent age breakdown
| Museum Docent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Museum docent educational attainment
The most common degree for museum docents is bachelor's degree, with 81% of museum docents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Museum docents by degree level
| Museum docent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Museum docent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,721 |
Museum docent employment statistics
Most museum docents work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where museum docents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum docents work.
Museum docent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Museum docent jobs by company type
Employees with the museum docent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum docents prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Museum docent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 20% |
Museum docent jobs by industry
The most common industries for museum docents are education, non profits and government.
Museum docent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Government | 10% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Museum docent turnover and employment statistics
Museum docent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum docents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum docent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum docent 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 museum docent tenure
The average museum docent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 264 museum docents resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum docent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Museum docent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum docents 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 Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Law Librarian | 10.75% | 1,813 |
| Museum Docent | 12.52% | - |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar museum docent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| 6th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 69,523 |
| Law Librarian | 10.75% | 1,813 |
| Director Of Instruction | 12.94% | 4,904 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum docents
The most common foreign language among museum docents is Spanish at 34.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.6% and French is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 34.9%
- Russian, 11.6%
- French, 9.3%
- German, 7.0%
- Polish, 7.0%
- Other, 30.2%
Museum docent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| Russian | 11.6% |
| French | 9.3% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Polish | 7.0% |
| Other | 30.2% |