Natural science curator demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural science curator gender statistics
44.4% of natural science curators are women and 55.6% of natural science curators are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Natural science curator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Natural science curator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,896
Female income
$39,575
Natural science curator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural science curator positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of natural science curators are female.
Natural science curator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.92% | 20.08% |
| 2011 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2012 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2013 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2014 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2015 | 66.91% | 33.09% |
| 2016 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2018 | 67.97% | 32.03% |
| 2019 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Natural science curator related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural science curators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Natural Science Curator | 56% | 44% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Natural science curator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural science curators is White, which makes up 69.9% of all natural science curators. Comparatively, 11.3% of natural science curators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of natural science curators are Asian.
- White, 69.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Natural science curator race
| Natural science curator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Natural science curator race and ethnicity over time
See how natural science curator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural science curator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.17% | 0.70% | 10.14% | 3.50% |
| 2011 | 76.55% | 3.79% | 10.00% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 79.07% | 3.26% | 11.63% | 4.19% |
| 2013 | 75.76% | 2.16% | 15.15% | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 79.51% | 1.95% | 8.78% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 75.49% | 4.67% | 11.67% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 72.03% | 3.07% | 14.56% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 79.40% | 4.36% | 8.71% | 4.36% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 4.49% | 8.33% | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 79.52% | 3.04% | 9.99% | 6.08% |
| 2020 | 73.46% | 3.50% | 11.66% | 7.77% |
| 2021 | 69.88% | 2.25% | 9.02% | 11.27% |
Natural science curator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian natural science curators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american natural science curators have the lowest average salary at $41,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,917 |
| White | $44,909 |
| Black or African American | $41,929 |
| Asian | $50,776 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,439 |
Average natural science curator age
See how the average age of natural science curators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural science curator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Natural science curator age breakdown
The average age of natural science curators is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the natural science curator population.
Natural science curator age breakdown
| Natural Science Curator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Natural science curator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Natural science curators by degree level
| Natural science curator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Natural science curator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural science curators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,137 annually. With a Master's degree, natural science curators earn a median annual income of $57,028 compared to $49,276 for natural science curators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,028 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,617 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,276 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,138 |
Natural science curator turnover and employment statistics
Natural science curator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural science curators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural science curator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural science curator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average natural science curator tenure
The average natural science curator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 natural science curators resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural science curator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Natural science curator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural science curators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction/Program Manager | 4.08% | 120,897 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Natural Science Curator | 8.88% | - |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Cooperative Manager | 11.54% | 6,109 |
| Hospice Administrator | 11.66% | 62,444 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Similar natural science curator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction/Program Manager | 4.08% | 120,897 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Cooperative Manager | 11.54% | 6,109 |
| Hospice Administrator | 11.66% | 62,444 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural science curators
- Japanese, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Natural science curator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |