Accompanist demographics and statistics in the US
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Accompanist gender statistics
61.4% of accompanists are women and 38.6% of accompanists are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Accompanist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Accompanist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,161
Female income
$51,667
Accompanist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in accompanist positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of accompanists are female.
Accompanist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.91% | 67.09% |
| 2011 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2012 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2013 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2014 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2015 | 34.50% | 65.50% |
| 2016 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2017 | 33.71% | 66.29% |
| 2018 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2019 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
| 2020 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2021 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
Accompanist related jobs gender ratio
We compared accompanists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Accompanist | 39% | 61% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Accompanist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among accompanists is White, which makes up 67.8% of all accompanists. Comparatively, 12.3% of accompanists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of accompanists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Accompanist race
| Accompanist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Accompanist race and ethnicity over time
See how accompanist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Accompanist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.72% | 9.73% | 5.07% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 71.31% | 11.09% | 4.38% | 10.31% |
| 2012 | 71.62% | 10.42% | 4.24% | 10.46% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 7.85% | 4.66% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 69.80% | 10.11% | 5.36% | 11.74% |
| 2015 | 73.09% | 8.24% | 4.98% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 73.15% | 8.75% | 4.87% | 10.50% |
| 2017 | 72.15% | 9.07% | 4.79% | 11.19% |
| 2018 | 69.23% | 9.60% | 6.09% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 72.23% | 8.22% | 5.43% | 11.13% |
| 2020 | 67.27% | 8.28% | 6.18% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 67.78% | 9.00% | 5.61% | 12.33% |
Accompanist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,880 |
| White | $55,426 |
| Black or African American | $51,343 |
| Asian | $55,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,228 |
Average accompanist age
See how the average age of accompanists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Accompanist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Accompanist age breakdown
The average age of accompanists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the accompanist population.
Accompanist age breakdown
| Accompanist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Accompanist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Accompanists by degree level
| Accompanist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Accompanist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,637 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,721 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,312 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,467 |
Accompanist employment statistics
Most accompanists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where accompanists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where accompanists work.
Accompanist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Accompanist jobs by company type
Employees with the accompanist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most accompanists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Accompanist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 3% |
Accompanist jobs by industry
The most common industries for accompanists are education, non profits and media.
Accompanist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Accompanist turnover and employment statistics
Accompanist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for accompanists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accompanist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Accompanist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 6.42% |
| 2014 | 6.38% |
| 2015 | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 18.25% |
Average accompanist tenure
The average accompanist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,913 accompanists resumes in Zippia's database.
Accompanist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Accompanist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of accompanists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | - |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Program Director/Music Director | 14.31% | 68,048 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Similar accompanist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Program Director/Music Director | 14.31% | 68,048 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Foreign languages spoken by accompanists
The most common foreign language among accompanists is Spanish at 22.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.1% and German is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 22.3%
- French, 15.1%
- German, 12.0%
- Chinese, 10.8%
- Korean, 9.0%
- Other, 30.8%
Accompanist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| French | 15.1% |
| German | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 10.8% |
| Korean | 9.0% |
| Other | 30.8% |
