Museum host/hostess vs press box custodian

The differences between museum host/hostesses and press box custodians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a press box custodian has an average salary of $32,467, which is higher than the $28,097 average annual salary of a museum host/hostess.

Museum host/hostess vs press box custodian overview

	Museum Host/Hostess	Press Box Custodian
Yearly salary	$28,097	$32,467
Hourly rate	$13.51	$15.61
Growth rate	9%	4%
Number of jobs	10,990	12,456
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 25%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Museum host/hostess vs press box custodian salary

Museum host/hostesses and press box custodians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Museum Host/Hostess	Press Box Custodian
Average salary	$28,097	$32,467
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $38,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between museum host/hostess and press box custodian education

There are a few differences between a museum host/hostess and a press box custodian in terms of educational background:

	Museum Host/Hostess	Press Box Custodian
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	High School Diploma, 25%
Most common major	General Education, Specific Areas	General Education, Specific Areas
Most common college	-	-

Museum host/hostess vs press box custodian demographics

Here are the differences between museum host/hostesses' and press box custodians' demographics:

	Museum Host/Hostess	Press Box Custodian
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 48.8% Female, 51.2%	Male, 30.0% Female, 70.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between museum host/hostess and press box custodian duties and responsibilities

Museum host/hostess example responsibilities.

Manage the sculpture and ceramic studios, keeping the areas clean, safe, and organize.
Resolve patients complaints promptly and professionally.
Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.

Press box custodian example responsibilities.

Assist in managing social media accounts on Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr to promote events and productions.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Create advertisements via Microsoft PowerPoint which promote upcoming concerts.

Museum host/hostess vs press box custodian skills

Common museum host/hostess skills

Museum Exhibits, 51%
Museum Visitors, 49%

Common press box custodian skills

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