Artist manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Artist manager gender statistics
44.2% of artist managers are women and 55.8% of artist managers are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Artist manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Artist manager gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,734
Female income
$69,269
Artist manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in artist manager positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of artist managers are female.
Artist manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2011 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2012 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2014 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2015 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2016 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2017 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
| 2018 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2019 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2020 | 56.50% | 43.50% |
| 2021 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
Artist manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared artist managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Artist Manager | 56% | 44% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Artist manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among artist managers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all artist managers. Comparatively, 14.8% of artist managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of artist managers are Asian.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Artist manager race
| Artist manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Artist manager race and ethnicity over time
See how artist manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Artist manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.22% | 14.06% | 7.11% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 66.85% | 12.90% | 4.06% | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 62.94% | 12.84% | 6.06% | 15.74% |
| 2013 | 63.67% | 11.48% | 6.15% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 10.88% | 4.96% | 16.11% |
| 2015 | 60.66% | 11.91% | 6.39% | 16.39% |
| 2016 | 62.98% | 12.24% | 5.75% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 66.32% | 10.81% | 5.10% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 65.23% | 9.06% | 6.67% | 14.05% |
| 2019 | 67.79% | 10.77% | 4.71% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 57.52% | 8.92% | 8.20% | 19.02% |
| 2021 | 64.20% | 7.79% | 8.19% | 14.85% |
Artist manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian artist managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown artist managers have the lowest average salary at $73,511.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,511 |
| White | $81,632 |
| Black or African American | $77,255 |
| Asian | $99,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,415 |
Average artist manager age
See how the average age of artist managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Artist manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Artist manager age breakdown
The average age of artist managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the artist manager population.
Artist manager age breakdown
| Artist Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Artist manager educational attainment
The most common degree for artist managers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of artist managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Artist managers by degree level
| Artist manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Artist manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, artist managers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $83,103 annually. With a Associate degree, artist managers earn a median annual income of $75,642 compared to $59,159 for artist managers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,159 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,103 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,642 |
Artist manager employment statistics
Most artist managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where artist managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where artist managers work.
Artist manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Artist manager jobs by company type
Employees with the artist manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most artist managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Artist manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 84% |
Artist manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for artist managers are media, retail and manufacturing.
Artist manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 19% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Artist manager turnover and employment statistics
Artist manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for artist managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Artist manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Artist manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.58% |
| 2015 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 4.76% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.27% |
| 2021 | 12.93% |
Average artist manager tenure
The average artist manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 987 artist managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Artist manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Artist manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of artist managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Disaster Recovery Manager | 11.05% | 3,002 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
| Artist Manager | 20.05% | - |
Similar artist manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Research Aide | 10.00% | 87,010 |
| Disaster Recovery Manager | 11.05% | 3,002 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by artist managers
The most common foreign language among artist managers is Spanish at 45.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.9% and French is the third-most popular at 10.9%.
- Spanish, 45.7%
- German, 10.9%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 23.9%
Artist manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.7% |
| German | 10.9% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 23.9% |
