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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAmerican Museum of Natural History employees are -13% more likely to recommend American Museum of Natural History as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
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| 23% | Passives |
| 45% | Detractors |
Working at American Museum of Natural History is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. American Museum of Natural History employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting American Museum of Natural History’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at American Museum of Natural History was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American Museum of Natural History is rated C-
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American Museum of Natural History ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 24 American Museum of Natural History employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American Museum of Natural History improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?wages and benefits are fair and reasonable
What did you like most about the interview process?Many questions asked that show the interest of the interviewers to my profile.
What makes you most happy at work?Doing the field that I like and the love if discovering natural life mysteries
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It is simply not enough to live on in NYC. Almost everybody i know at the museum works unreasonably hard.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A pay increase would be gratefully accepted
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I want to be able to afford to live close to work. 2 hour commute will push me to another company
American Museum of Natural History is a scientific and cultural institution.
The one mission statement of the American Museum of Natural History is: "To discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe."
| Headquarter | Central Park West, 79th Street New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.amnh.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1869 |
| Tel | (212) 769-5100 |
| Company Status | Private |
American Museum of Natural History competitors include Lincoln Center, Smithsonian Institution, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. American Museum of Natural History ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how American Museum of Natural History compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
30 employees at American Museum of Natural History have reviewed American Museum of Natural History across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 30 American Museum of Natural History employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American Museum of Natural History are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at American Museum of Natural History, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American Museum of Natural History are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at American Museum of Natural History are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American Museum of Natural History believe the environment at American Museum of Natural History is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American Museum of Natural History is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at American Museum of Natural History work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at American Museum of Natural History are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of American Museum of Natural History's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 American Museum of Natural History employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
The American Museum of Natural History Executive Team is rated a “D+”
Ellen Gallagher Senior Vice President & CFO
Ellen Gallagher serves as the Senior Vice President & CFO of American Museum of Natural History.
Sheree Carter-Galvan Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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Merrily Sterns Vice President, Institutional Advancement
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Frank Lees Chief Information Officer
Frank Lees serves as the Chief Information Officer of American Museum of Natural History.
Juan Montes Chief Information Officer
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Francis Lees Chief Information Officer
Francis Lees serves as the Chief Information Officer of American Museum of Natural History.
Anne Canty Senior Vice President, Communications, Marketing, and Digital
Anne Canty serves as the Senior Vice President, Communications, Marketing, and Digital of American Museum of Natural... read more
John Rorer Senior Vice President/CFO
John Rorer serves as the Senior Vice President/CFO of American Museum of Natural History.
Dan Stoddard Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Dan Stoddard serves as the Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of American Museum of Natural History.
How much do people at American Museum of Natural History get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American Museum of Natural History is $119,356, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,585, or $56 per hour.
At American Museum of Natural History, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,341 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,708 annually. Average American Museum of Natural History salaries by department include: Operations at $84,043, Admin at $55,455, Legal at $135,572, and Marketing at $95,737. Half of American Museum of Natural History salaries are above $116,585.
14 employees at American Museum of Natural History rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 13 employees at American Museum of Natural History rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American Museum of Natural History across various culture dimensions.
American Museum of Natural History's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. American Museum of Natural History's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, American Museum of Natural History applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 80% | |
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Admin | 20% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 40% | |
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Longmont | 20% | |
Brooklyn | 20% | |
Seattle | 20% |
What is American Museum of Natural History address?
American Museum of Natural History location is at Central Park West, 79th Street
What is American Museum of Natural History eNPS?
The eNPS for American Museum of Natural History is -13
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in American Museum of Natural History?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 49k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in American Museum of Natural History?
The average salaries for Engineering in American Museum of Natural History is 143k
Who are American Museum of Natural History competitors?
American Museum of Natural History main competitors are Lincoln Center, Smithsonian Institution, Metropolitan Museum of Art