Ballet teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Ballet teacher gender statistics
92.8% of ballet teachers are women and 7.2% of ballet teachers are men.
- Female, 92.8%
- Male, 7.2%
Ballet teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.8% |
| Male | 7.2% |
Ballet teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,634
Female income
$51,992
Ballet teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ballet teacher positions over time. Currently, 92.8% of ballet teachers are female.
Ballet teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.79% | 93.21% |
| 2011 | 6.65% | 93.35% |
| 2012 | 7.33% | 92.67% |
| 2013 | 7.10% | 92.90% |
| 2014 | 7.13% | 92.87% |
| 2015 | 6.55% | 93.45% |
| 2016 | 7.17% | 92.83% |
| 2017 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2018 | 7.58% | 92.42% |
| 2019 | 7.17% | 92.83% |
| 2020 | 7.05% | 92.95% |
| 2021 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
Ballet teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared ballet teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Ballet teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ballet teachers is White, which makes up 60.2% of all ballet teachers. Comparatively, 16.0% of ballet teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of ballet teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Ballet teacher race
| Ballet teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Ballet teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how ballet teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ballet teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.55% | 11.93% | 5.95% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 63.59% | 12.08% | 6.30% | 14.74% |
| 2012 | 63.62% | 11.35% | 6.68% | 15.18% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 11.12% | 6.59% | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 62.51% | 11.08% | 7.85% | 15.05% |
| 2015 | 63.57% | 10.53% | 7.37% | 14.86% |
| 2016 | 62.42% | 11.12% | 6.73% | 15.91% |
| 2017 | 61.98% | 10.75% | 7.49% | 16.04% |
| 2018 | 65.20% | 10.75% | 5.86% | 14.72% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 10.16% | 5.57% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 62.68% | 10.69% | 5.55% | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 60.24% | 11.09% | 6.41% | 15.98% |
Ballet teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ballet teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ballet teachers have the lowest average salary at $53,139.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,742 |
| White | $56,173 |
| Black or African American | $53,139 |
| Asian | $57,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,586 |
Average ballet teacher age
See how the average age of ballet teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ballet teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Ballet teacher age breakdown
The average age of ballet teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the ballet teacher population.
Ballet teacher age breakdown
| Ballet Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Ballet teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for ballet teachers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of ballet teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Ballet teachers by degree level
| Ballet teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Ballet teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ballet teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,844 annually. With a Master's degree, ballet teachers earn a median annual income of $62,827 compared to $56,687 for ballet teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,827 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,155 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,687 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,844 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,320 |
Ballet teacher employment statistics
Most ballet teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where ballet teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ballet teachers work.
Ballet teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Ballet teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the ballet teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ballet teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Ballet teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 6% |
Ballet teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for ballet teachers are education, media and non profits.
Ballet teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Media | 20% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Ballet teacher turnover and employment statistics
Ballet teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ballet teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ballet teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ballet teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average ballet teacher tenure
The average ballet teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 489 ballet teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ballet teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Ballet teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ballet teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor | 6.04% | 563 |
| Lead Tutor | 9.25% | 9,025 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Ballet Teacher | 11.80% | - |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar ballet teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor | 6.04% | 563 |
| Lead Tutor | 9.25% | 9,025 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by ballet teachers
The most common foreign language among ballet teachers is Spanish at 48.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 9.3%
- Portuguese, 7.0%
- Japanese, 7.0%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Other, 23.2%
Ballet teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.8% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.0% |
| Japanese | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Other | 23.2% |
