There are several salary surveys that have been conducted for non-profit public gardens, zoos, and museums. Studies such as these are helpful to employers and employees alike. Relevant and comprehensive salary studies relating to our field include the following:
American Public Gardens Association Compensation and Benefits Study
Due to the sensitive nature of the results, only Executive Directors have access to the Compensation and Benefits survey data at this time. Contact us at info@publicgardens.org with any questions.
2015 American Public Gardens Association Benchmarking Study
This comprehensive, dynamic benchmarking study contains limited salary data.
2012 American Alliance of Museums National Comparative Museum Salary Study
2008 American Public Gardens Association Compensation and Benefits Study
The Payscale Index offers good insights towards US compensation trends.
