Museum host/hostess demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum host/hostess gender statistics
51.2% of museum host/hostesses are women and 48.8% of museum host/hostesses are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Museum host/hostess gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Museum host/hostess gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,796
Female income
$27,356
Museum host/hostess gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum host/hostess positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of museum host/hostesses are female.
Museum host/hostess gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2011 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2012 | 49.22% | 50.78% |
| 2013 | 41.22% | 58.78% |
| 2014 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2015 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
| 2016 | 53.01% | 46.99% |
| 2017 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2018 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2019 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2020 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2021 | 48.84% | 51.16% |
Museum host/hostess related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum host/hostesses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Museum Host/Hostess | 49% | 51% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Museum host/hostess demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum host/hostesses is White, which makes up 60.3% of all museum host/hostesses. Comparatively, 18.9% of museum host/hostesses are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of museum host/hostesses are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Museum host/hostess race
| Museum host/hostess race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Museum host/hostess race and ethnicity over time
See how museum host/hostess racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum host/hostess race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 16.02% | 3.14% | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 15.01% | 2.59% | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 70.79% | 14.27% | 3.77% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 66.01% | 14.69% | 4.20% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 64.36% | 14.15% | 4.58% | 13.87% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 13.76% | 3.57% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 11.71% | 4.05% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 66.29% | 12.16% | 4.39% | 13.03% |
| 2018 | 64.35% | 16.22% | 3.73% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 66.58% | 11.39% | 2.85% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.68% | 12.11% | 3.32% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 60.26% | 10.44% | 4.76% | 18.86% |
Museum host/hostess wage gap by race
According to our data, asian museum host/hostesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american museum host/hostesses have the lowest average salary at $26,627.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,402 |
| White | $27,804 |
| Black or African American | $26,627 |
| Asian | $28,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,320 |
Museum host/hostess age breakdown
The average age of museum host/hostesses is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the museum host/hostess population.
Museum host/hostess age breakdown
| Museum Host/Hostess Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Museum host/hostess educational attainment
The most common degree for museum host/hostesses is bachelor's degree, with 71% of museum host/hostesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Museum host/hostesses by degree level
| Museum host/hostess degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Museum host/hostess wage gap by degree level
According to the data, museum host/hostesses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,032 annually. With a Associate degree, museum host/hostesses earn a median annual income of $28,800 compared to $28,679 for museum host/hostesses with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,679 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,998 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,032 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,800 |
Museum host/hostess turnover and employment statistics
Museum host/hostess unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum host/hostesses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum host/hostess unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum host/hostess unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.37% |
| 2011 | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 11.13% |
| 2014 | 10.69% |
| 2015 | 9.76% |
| 2016 | 9.64% |
| 2017 | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 6.06% |
| 2020 | 18.66% |
| 2021 | 15.28% |
Average museum host/hostess tenure
The average museum host/hostess stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 museum host/hostesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum host/hostess tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Museum host/hostess LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum host/hostesses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming Commissioner | 3.67% | 328 |
| Ride Attendant | 8.91% | 44,669 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Museum Host/Hostess | 13.21% | - |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar museum host/hostess jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming Commissioner | 3.67% | 328 |
| Ride Attendant | 8.91% | 44,669 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum host/hostesses
The most common foreign language among museum host/hostesses is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Museum host/hostess languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |