Appendix F: HR Survey Data Tables
Museums Moving Forward Staff Survey
Fielded November 2024–February 2025
1. How many people are currently employed by your organization in each of the following categories? Please consider only employees, not outside contractors.
Full time |
66% |
Part time |
34% |
Permanent |
73% |
Limited term |
4% |
Temporary/seasonal |
23% |
2. In the past calendar year, what percentage of permanent full-time staff in your organization received an annual salary/compensation at the following pay levels:
< $25,000 |
1% |
$25,000–$49,999 |
25% |
$50,000–$74,999 |
36% |
$75,000–$99,999 |
21% |
$100,000–$149,999 |
11% |
$150,000–$199,999 |
3% |
$200,000–$299,999 |
2% |
> $300,000 |
1% |
3. In the past calendar year, what percentage of part-time, seasonal, and temporary staff in your organization received an annualized salary/compensation at the following pay levels:
< $25,000 |
71% |
$25,000–$49,999 |
24% |
$50,000–$74,999 |
4% |
$75,000–$99,999 |
1% |
$100,000–$149,999 |
0% |
$150,000–$199,999 |
0% |
$200,000–$299,999 |
0% |
> $300,000 |
0% |
4. In the past calendar year, what percentage of staff received a promotion (with title change and pay increase beyond cost-of-living adjustment) that resulted in a salary at the following pay levels:
< $25,000 |
5% |
$25,000–$49,999 |
27% |
$50,000–$74,999 |
41% |
$75,000–$99,999 |
15% |
$100,000–$149,999 |
9% |
$150,000–$199,999 |
1% |
$200,000–$299,999 |
1% |
> $300,000 |
1% |
5. Over the past calendar year, what percentage of permanent full-time staff members were hired by your organization at the following pay levels:
< $25,000 |
7% |
$25,000–$49,999 |
38% |
$50,000–$74,999 |
33% |
$75,000–$99,999 |
11% |
$100,000–$149,999 |
8% |
$150,000–$199,999 |
2% |
$200,000–$299,999 |
1% |
> $300,000 |
0% |
6. Over the past calendar year, what percentage of permanent full-time staff members departed your organization in the following ways:
Resignation |
80% |
Dismissal |
13% |
Layoffs |
3% |
Retirement |
4% |
7. How many full-time employees hired in the past two calendar years still work for your organization?
Employee retention |
68% |
8. Is any portion of your employee workforce unionized?
Yes |
29% |
No |
68% |
A union is currently negotiating its first union contract |
3% |
9. How many unions have collective bargaining agreements in place at your museum?
1 |
68% |
2 |
18% |
3 |
5% |
4 |
5% |
5 |
5% |
10. Approximately what percent of your total workforce is covered under a union contract? (Benchmark comparisons only include organizations that have reported at least one union in their workplace.)
Average |
38% |
11. Has your museum implemented any of the following within the last two years?
Completed a compensation study |
54% |
Changed compensation systematically to better reflect museum market rates |
65% |
Conducted surveys or interviews with current employees to assess their job satisfaction |
56% |
Introduced a new process to improve employee onboarding |
66% |
Implemented a diversity retention plan |
13% |
Conducted exit interviews to learn from departures |
84% |
Implemented new policies to reduce discrimination and harassment |
37% |
Provided management and /or leadership training for all supervisors |
57% |
12. Has your organization measured the composition of any of the following groups with respect to gender, race, and ethnicity within the last two years?
Artists in the collection |
45% |
Board and/or trustee members |
68% |
Staff members by department |
35% |
Staff members overall (without department comparisons) |
74% |
Volunteers |
14% |
None of the above |
9% |
I don’t know |
12% |
13. Which of the following benefits does your organization provide for the following types of employees?
Permanent full-time |
Part-time |
Temporary/Seasonal |
|
Health insurance (covered 100% by the employer) |
33% |
3% |
0% |
Health insurance (covered partially by the employer) |
77% |
29% |
9% |
Disability insurance (long and short term) |
86% |
31% |
6% |
Life insurance |
89% |
29% |
6% |
Paid time off |
97% |
56% |
10% |
Paid sick leave |
93% |
67% |
23% |
Paid family leave (equal to the statutory requirement) |
66% |
36% |
10% |
Paid family leave (beyond the statutory requirement but not including paternal or maternal leave) |
24% |
16% |
3% |
Paid paternal and/or maternal leave beyond any statutory requirement |
49% |
17% |
1% |
401k/403b/other retirement funds (with employer contribution) |
81% |
53% |
11% |
401k/403b/other retirement funds (without employer contribution) |
39% |
23% |
0% |
Mental health coverage (beyond health insurance) |
26% |
17% |
6% |
Employee Assistance Program (other than mental health coverage) |
73% |
53% |
27% |
Dental insurance (fully covered or shared by employer) |
90% |
30% |
3% |
Vision insurance (fully covered or shared by employer) |
74% |
26% |
0% |
Bereavement leave |
93% |
56% |
14% |
Funding for professional developoment |
76% |
39% |
10% |
Commuter benefits |
37% |
20% |
4% |
HSA/FSA |
73% |
29% |
3% |
Pet insurance (fully covered or shared by employer) |
11% |
7% |
1% |
14. Which of the following statements best reflect the salary sharing practices of your museum?
Our institution does this |
This is legally required for our institution |
|
My workplace shares the specific salaries of all positions |
11% |
14% |
My workplace shares salary ranges for all positions |
46% |
14% |
My union handbook lists salary levels for each job |
21% |
4% |
My workplace shares salary ranges for every open position |
83% |
23% |
My workplace actively discourages employees from discussing their salaries |
0% |
1% |
15. What kind of reporting mechanisms for workplace disputes, harassment, or discrimination are currently in place at your organization?
An HR complaint form (in person or online) |
66% |
An HR staff member who is available to employees |
87% |
A union-provided grievance process for reporting |
28% |
An anonymous reporting mechanism |
50% |
An employee complaint hotline |
21% |
A third-party reporting process (e.g., use of an ombudsman) |
26% |
My organization doesn’t have any reporting mechanisms |
4% |