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Ballet Dancer Statistics By Gender

77.8% of ballet dancers are women and 22.2% of ballet dancers are men.

  • Female, 77.8%
  • Male, 22.2%

Ballet Dancers By Gender

GenderPercentages
Female77.8%
Male22.2%

Gender Pay Gap For Ballet Dancer

Women Earn 96¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$49,474
female-income
Female Income
$47,251

Ballet Dancer Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the ballet dancer position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Ballet Dancer Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201029.46%70.54%
201125.34%74.66%
201234.65%65.35%
201322.39%77.61%
201426.18%73.82%
201522.70%77.30%
201634.78%65.22%
201733.95%66.05%
201833.15%66.85%
201946.38%53.62%
202043.92%56.08%
202122.16%77.84%

Ballet Dancer Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Harpist8%92%
Actress8%92%
Modern Dancer8%92%
Ballet Dancer22%78%
Assistant Varsity Football Coach98%2%
Baseball Player98%2%
19D Cavalry Scout99%1%
Male
Female

Ballet Dancer Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among ballet dancers is White, which makes up 44.7% of all ballet dancers. Comparatively, there are 32.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.6% of the Unknown ethnicity.

  • White, 44.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 32.2%
  • Unknown, 10.6%
  • Asian, 7.6%
  • Black or African American, 4.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Ballet Dancer Race

Ballet Dancer RacePercentages
White44.7%
Hispanic or Latino32.2%
Unknown10.6%
Asian7.6%
Black or African American4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Ballet Dancer Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among ballet dancers.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Ballet Dancer Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201059.40%7.69%7.43%19.18%
201156.90%5.72%5.48%25.29%
201252.38%15.27%5.98%20.47%
201361.11%5.67%5.24%20.70%
201459.82%12.28%3.63%19.41%
201566.69%1.73%4.63%18.53%
201649.41%11.69%6.85%23.14%
201755.40%4.27%4.70%24.93%
201857.61%4.96%8.48%23.21%
201950.64%10.00%6.44%26.86%
202053.99%5.09%6.70%23.95%
202144.71%4.00%7.56%32.21%

Ballet Dancer Wage Gap By Race

$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$48,898
White$48,754
Black or African American$47,303
Asian$52,065
Hispanic or Latino$50,481

Ballet Dancer Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of ballet dancer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of ballet dancers is 20-30 years old, which represents 62% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Ballet Dancer Age

Ballet Dancer YearsPercentages
40+ years4%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years62%

Types of Ballet Dancer Degree Levels

  • Bachelors, 71%
  • High School Diploma, 13%
  • Associate, 8%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Ballet Dancers By Education

Ballet Dancer DegreePercentages
Bachelors71%
High School Diploma13%
Associate8%
Diploma5%
Other Degrees3%

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Ballet Dancer Wage Gap By Education

$61,000
$58,000
$55,000
$52,000
$49,000
$46,000
$43,000
High School Diploma or Less
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$45,358
Master's Degree$57,198
Bachelor's Degree$57,731
Doctorate Degree$54,827
Some College/ Associate Degree$47,980

Ballet Dancer Employment Statistics

This section highlights information about where ballet dancers work. We found most ballet dancers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most ballet dancers is the media industry.

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire ballet dancers.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Ballet Dancer Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees14%
50 - 100 employees38%
100 - 500 employees32%
500 - 1,000 employees2%
1,000 - 10,000 employees5%
> 10,000 employees9%

The Types Of Companies Ballet Dancer Work In

Employees with the ballet dancer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ballet dancers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Ballet Dancer Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Education24%
Public9%
Private65%
Government3%

Top Industries Hiring Ballet Dancers

Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ ballet dancers. Those industries include media, education and hospitality.

Media

Education

Hospitality

Finance

Retail

Ballet Dancer Turnover And Employment Statistics

Ballet Dancer Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of ballet dancers changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Ballet Dancer Unemployment Rate By Year

YearBallet Dancer Unemployment Rate
201018.65%
201120.48%
201218.60%
201319.67%
201416.28%
201511.17%
201611.39%
20175.91%
201814.52%
20195.66%
202023.44%
202123.53%

The Average Number of Years That Ballet Dancer Stay in a Job

By looking over 232 ballet dancers resumes, we figured out that the average ballet dancer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Ballet Dancer Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years20%
8-10 years4%
11+ years14%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Ballet Dancers with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to ballet dancers.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Placing Judge5.42%51
Scout Sniper7.62%390
Singer8.54%414
Baton Twirler13.74%122
Program Director/Master Control Supervisor14.31%103,518
Ballet Dancer23.98%-
Music Composer30.45%3,788

Ballet Dancer LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Placing Judge5.42%51
Scout Sniper7.62%390
Singer8.54%414
Baton Twirler13.74%122
Program Director/Master Control Supervisor14.31%103,518
Music Composer30.45%3,788

Foreign Languages Spoken By Ballet Dancers

The most common foreign language among ballet dancers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.

  • Spanish, 50.0%
  • French, 27.8%
  • German, 5.6%
  • Japanese, 5.6%
  • Greek, 5.6%
  • Other, 5.4%

Ballet Dancer Languages Spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish50.0%
French27.8%
German5.6%
Japanese5.6%
Greek5.6%
Other5.4%

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Where Do Ballet Dancers Earn The Most?

Ballet dancers earn the most in Alaska, where the average ballet dancer salary is $76,179. The map here shows where ballet dancers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.

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Ballet Dancer Demographics FAQs

How Many Ballet Dancer Are There In The Us?

There are over 142 Ballet Dancers in the United States.

What Percentage Of Ballet Dancers Are Black?

4.0% of Ballet Dancers are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Ballet Dancers?

Most a are White, with 44.7% of Ballet Dancers belonging to this ethnicity. 32.2% of Ballet Dancers are Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% of Ballet Dancers are Unknown, 7.6% of Ballet Dancers are Asian, 4.0% of Ballet Dancers are Black or African American, and 0.9% of Ballet Dancers are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Ballet Dancer Jobs Male - Dominated?

No, Ballet Dancer jobs are not male - dominated. 77% of Ballet Dancers are female, and 22% are male, so there are more female Ballet Dancers than male Ballet Dancers in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Ballet Dancer?

The average Ballet Dancer is 27 years old. 4% of Ballet Dancers are 40+ years old or older, 25% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 62% are between 20-30 years old

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