Band leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Band leader gender statistics
25.2% of band leaders are women and 74.8% of band leaders are men.
- Male, 74.8%
- Female, 25.2%
Band leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.8% |
| Female | 25.2% |
Band leader gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,710
Female income
$56,027
Band leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in band leader positions over time. Currently, 25.2% of band leaders are female.
Band leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2011 | 72.30% | 27.70% |
| 2012 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2013 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2014 | 74.92% | 25.08% |
| 2015 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
| 2016 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2017 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2018 | 73.61% | 26.39% |
| 2019 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2020 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
Band leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared band leaders 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% |
| Band Leader | 75% | 25% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Band leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among band leaders is White, which makes up 74.7% of all band leaders. Comparatively, 9.5% of band leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of band leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Band leader race
| Band leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Band leader race and ethnicity over time
See how band leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Band leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 10.58% | 3.77% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 11.94% | 3.08% | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 11.27% | 2.94% | 6.65% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 8.70% | 3.36% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 10.96% | 4.06% | 7.94% |
| 2015 | 77.72% | 9.09% | 3.67% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 77.77% | 9.60% | 3.56% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 9.92% | 3.49% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 84.16% | 7.44% | 2.48% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 82.77% | 5.34% | 3.05% | 6.10% |
| 2020 | 73.57% | 8.40% | 4.51% | 7.99% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 5.62% | 5.27% | 9.49% |
Band leader wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino band leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american band leaders have the lowest average salary at $53,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,573 |
| White | $57,710 |
| Black or African American | $53,150 |
| Asian | $58,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,439 |
Band leader age breakdown
The average age of band leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the band leader population.
Band leader age breakdown
| Band Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Band leader educational attainment
The most common degree for band leaders is bachelor's degree, with 70% of band leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Band leaders by degree level
| Band leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Band leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, band leaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $73,146 annually. With a Master's degree, band leaders earn a median annual income of $57,559 compared to $57,364 for band leaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,559 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,364 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,146 |
Band leader employment statistics
Most band leaders work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where band leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where band leaders work.
Band leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Band leader jobs by company type
Employees with the band leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most band leaders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Band leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 5% |
Band leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for band leaders are education, non profits and hospitality.
Band leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Band leader turnover and employment statistics
Band leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for band leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Band leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Band leader 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 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.79% |
Average band leader tenure
The average band leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 905 band leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Band leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Band leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of band leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Assistant Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 14,761 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Television News Producer | 14.31% | 10,475 |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | - |
Similar band leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Assistant Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 14,761 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Television News Producer | 14.31% | 10,475 |
Foreign languages spoken by band leaders
The most common foreign language among band leaders is Spanish at 39.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 39.6%
- Japanese, 11.3%
- Korean, 9.4%
- French, 7.5%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Other, 26.5%
Band leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| Japanese | 11.3% |
| Korean | 9.4% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Other | 26.5% |
