Museum registrar demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum registrar gender statistics
67.9% of museum registrars are women and 32.1% of museum registrars are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Museum registrar gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Museum registrar gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,068
Female income
$39,122
Museum registrar gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum registrar positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of museum registrars are female.
Museum registrar gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.40% | 70.60% |
| 2011 | 27.76% | 72.24% |
| 2012 | 26.08% | 73.92% |
| 2013 | 32.01% | 67.99% |
| 2014 | 25.33% | 74.67% |
| 2015 | 26.57% | 73.43% |
| 2016 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2017 | 26.23% | 73.77% |
| 2018 | 29.40% | 70.60% |
| 2019 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2020 | 31.83% | 68.17% |
| 2021 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
Museum registrar related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum registrars 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 Registrar | 32% | 68% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Museum registrar demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum registrars is White, which makes up 81.5% of all museum registrars. Comparatively, 5.2% of museum registrars are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of museum registrars are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Museum registrar race
| Museum registrar race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Museum registrar race and ethnicity over time
See how museum registrar racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum registrar race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.59% | 5.43% | 2.45% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 85.67% | 3.66% | 1.59% | 6.05% |
| 2012 | 84.64% | 4.30% | 3.53% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 83.46% | 5.21% | 3.68% | 4.44% |
| 2014 | 83.53% | 3.47% | 4.23% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 85.84% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 83.96% | 4.01% | 2.77% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 84.69% | 3.27% | 4.58% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 3.91% | 3.50% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 84.61% | 3.36% | 2.71% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 81.19% | 2.72% | 2.72% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 81.54% | 4.19% | 3.52% | 5.23% |
Museum registrar wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,412 |
| White | $40,615 |
| Black or African American | $39,472 |
| Asian | $39,027 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,972 |
Average museum registrar age
See how the average age of museum registrars varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Museum registrar 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 registrar age breakdown
The average age of museum registrars is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the museum registrar population.
Museum registrar age breakdown
| Museum Registrar Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Museum registrar educational attainment
The most common degree for museum registrars is bachelor's degree, with 67% of museum registrars earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
Museum registrars by degree level
| Museum registrar degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
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Museum registrar wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,879 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,244 |
Museum registrar employment statistics
Company size where museum registrars work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum registrars work.
Museum registrar jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Museum registrar jobs by company type
Employees with the museum registrar job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum registrars prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Museum registrar jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 15% |
| Government | 23% |
Museum registrar turnover and employment statistics
Museum registrar unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum registrars between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum registrar unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum registrar 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 registrar tenure
The average museum registrar stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 museum registrars resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum registrar tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Museum registrar LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum registrars 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Associate | 6.04% | 44,953 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Circulation Supervisor | 10.75% | 957 |
| Museum Registrar | 12.52% | - |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar museum registrar jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Associate | 6.04% | 44,953 |
| Pre-K Teacher | 9.52% | 60,464 |
| Circulation Supervisor | 10.75% | 957 |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Library Information Technian | 13.69% | 59,246 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum registrars
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Museum registrar languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |