Museum technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum technician gender statistics
61.0% of museum technicians are women and 39.0% of museum technicians are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Museum technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Museum technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,373
Female income
$37,638
Museum technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum technician positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of museum technicians are female.
Museum technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2011 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2012 | 32.23% | 67.77% |
| 2013 | 38.82% | 61.18% |
| 2014 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2015 | 32.79% | 67.21% |
| 2016 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2017 | 32.40% | 67.60% |
| 2018 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2019 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2020 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2021 | 38.97% | 61.03% |
Museum technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum technicians 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 Technician | 39% | 61% |
| Art Preparator | 78% | 22% |
| Exhibit Technician | 80% | 20% |
| Technician's Helper | 88% | 12% |
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Museum technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum technicians is White, which makes up 76.7% of all museum technicians. Comparatively, 7.4% of museum technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of museum technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Museum technician race
| Museum technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Museum technician race and ethnicity over time
See how museum technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.74% | 6.56% | 4.13% | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 80.82% | 4.79% | 3.27% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 79.79% | 5.43% | 5.21% | 6.65% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 6.34% | 5.35% | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 78.68% | 4.61% | 5.91% | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 80.99% | 4.14% | 4.24% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 79.11% | 5.14% | 4.44% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 79.84% | 4.40% | 6.26% | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 77.76% | 5.04% | 5.18% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 79.76% | 4.49% | 4.38% | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 76.34% | 3.85% | 4.39% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 76.69% | 5.32% | 5.20% | 7.42% |
Museum technician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino museum technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown museum technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,084 |
| White | $38,796 |
| Black or African American | $37,910 |
| Asian | $37,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,608 |
Average museum technician age
See how the average age of museum technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Museum technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of museum technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the museum technician population.
Museum technician age breakdown
| Museum Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Museum technician educational attainment
The most common degree for museum technicians is bachelor's degree, with 72% of museum technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Museum technicians by degree level
| Museum technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Museum technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,814 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,051 |
Museum technician employment statistics
Most museum technicians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where museum technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum technicians work.
Museum technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Museum technician jobs by company type
Employees with the museum technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Museum technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 22% |
Museum technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for museum technicians are education, non profits and government.
Museum technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 16% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Museum technician turnover and employment statistics
Museum technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum technician 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 technician tenure
The average museum technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 museum technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Museum technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Library Supervisor | 10.75% | 1,781 |
| Museum Technician | 12.52% | - |
| Associate Instructor | 12.94% | 24,928 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar museum technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Daycare Teacher | 6.04% | 80,847 |
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Library Supervisor | 10.75% | 1,781 |
| Associate Instructor | 12.94% | 24,928 |
| Circulation Technician | 13.69% | 5,355 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by museum technicians
The most common foreign language among museum technicians is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.6% and German is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- French, 22.6%
- German, 9.7%
- Japanese, 9.7%
- Greek, 6.5%
- Other, 19.2%
Museum technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| French | 22.6% |
| German | 9.7% |
| Japanese | 9.7% |
| Greek | 6.5% |
| Other | 19.2% |
