Museum educator demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum educator gender statistics
69.4% of museum educators are women and 30.6% of museum educators are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Museum educator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Museum educator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,217
Female income
$37,591
Museum educator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum educator positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of museum educators are female.
Museum educator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2011 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2012 | 24.71% | 75.29% |
| 2013 | 30.47% | 69.53% |
| 2014 | 23.99% | 76.01% |
| 2015 | 25.19% | 74.81% |
| 2016 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2017 | 24.86% | 75.14% |
| 2018 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2019 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
| 2020 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
| 2021 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
Museum educator related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum educators 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 Educator | 31% | 69% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Museum educator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum educators is White, which makes up 76.6% of all museum educators. Comparatively, 7.5% of museum educators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of museum educators are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Museum educator race
| Museum educator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Museum educator race and ethnicity over time
See how museum educator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum educator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.65% | 6.58% | 4.16% | 7.49% |
| 2011 | 80.73% | 4.82% | 3.30% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 79.70% | 5.45% | 5.24% | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 78.52% | 6.36% | 5.38% | 6.67% |
| 2014 | 78.59% | 4.63% | 5.94% | 7.07% |
| 2015 | 80.90% | 4.17% | 4.27% | 6.60% |
| 2016 | 79.01% | 5.16% | 4.48% | 8.32% |
| 2017 | 79.74% | 4.43% | 6.29% | 7.47% |
| 2018 | 77.67% | 5.06% | 5.21% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 79.67% | 4.51% | 4.41% | 8.20% |
| 2020 | 76.25% | 3.87% | 4.43% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 76.60% | 5.34% | 5.23% | 7.47% |
Museum educator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino museum educators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown museum educators have the lowest average salary at $37,119.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,119 |
| White | $38,576 |
| Black or African American | $37,823 |
| Asian | $37,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,109 |
Average museum educator age
See how the average age of museum educators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Museum educator 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 educator age breakdown
The average age of museum educators is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the museum educator population.
Museum educator age breakdown
| Museum Educator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Museum educator educational attainment
The most common degree for museum educators is bachelor's degree, with 71% of museum educators 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, 71%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Museum educators by degree level
| Museum educator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Museum educator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,638 |
Museum educator employment statistics
Most museum educators work for a education in the non profits industry.
Company size where museum educators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum educators work.
Museum educator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Museum educator jobs by company type
Employees with the museum educator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum educators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Museum educator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 18% |
Museum educator jobs by industry
The most common industries for museum educators are non profits, education and government.
Museum educator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 48% |
| Education | 28% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Museum educator turnover and employment statistics
Museum educator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum educators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum educator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum educator 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 educator tenure
The average museum educator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 875 museum educators resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum educator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Museum educator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum educators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Electronic Resources Librarian | 10.75% | 38,502 |
| Museum Educator | 12.52% | - |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Similar museum educator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Teacher Assistant | 6.04% | 69,128 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Electronic Resources Librarian | 10.75% | 38,502 |
| Flight Instructor | 12.94% | 25,735 |
| Library Acquisitions Technician | 13.69% | 6,772 |
| Education Coordinator | 16.25% | 33,367 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum educators
The most common foreign language among museum educators is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 22.6%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Italian, 4.8%
- German, 3.6%
- Other, 16.7%
Museum educator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 22.6% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Other | 16.7% |