Band manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Band manager gender statistics
38.1% of band managers are women and 61.9% of band managers are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Band manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Band manager gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,643
Female income
$57,195
Band manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in band manager positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of band managers are female.
Band manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 33.17% |
| 2011 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2013 | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| 2014 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2015 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2016 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2017 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2018 | 63.82% | 36.18% |
| 2019 | 63.10% | 36.90% |
| 2020 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2021 | 61.94% | 38.06% |
Band manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared band 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% |
| Band Manager | 62% | 38% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Band manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among band managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all band managers. Comparatively, 14.4% of band managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of band managers are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Band manager race
| Band manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Band manager race and ethnicity over time
See how band manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Band manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 13.81% | 7.04% | 13.50% |
| 2011 | 67.91% | 12.65% | 3.99% | 14.13% |
| 2012 | 64.00% | 12.59% | 5.99% | 15.29% |
| 2013 | 64.73% | 11.24% | 6.08% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 65.17% | 10.63% | 4.89% | 15.67% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 11.66% | 6.32% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | 64.04% | 12.00% | 5.68% | 16.94% |
| 2017 | 67.38% | 10.57% | 5.03% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 66.29% | 8.82% | 6.60% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 68.85% | 10.53% | 4.64% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 58.58% | 8.67% | 8.14% | 18.57% |
| 2021 | 65.26% | 7.55% | 8.12% | 14.40% |
Band manager wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,070 |
| White | $68,549 |
| Black or African American | $64,508 |
| Asian | $84,865 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,500 |
Average band manager age
See how the average age of band managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Band manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Band manager age breakdown
The average age of band managers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the band manager population.
Band manager age breakdown
| Band Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Band manager educational attainment
The most common degree for band managers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of band managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Band managers by degree level
| Band manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Band manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,063 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,913 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,024 |
Band manager employment statistics
Most band managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where band managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where band managers work.
Band manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Band manager jobs by company type
Employees with the band manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most band managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Band manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 5% |
Band manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for band managers are education, hospitality and professional.
Band manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Band manager turnover and employment statistics
Band manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for band managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Band manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Band 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 band manager tenure
The average band manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 805 band managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Band manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Band manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of band 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Contract Coordinator | 11.05% | 38,845 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
| Band Manager | 20.05% | - |
Similar band manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Marketing Forecaster | 10.00% | 71,355 |
| Contract Coordinator | 11.05% | 38,845 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by band managers
The most common foreign language among band managers is Spanish at 41.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.9%.
- Spanish, 41.8%
- French, 21.8%
- German, 10.9%
- Arabic, 3.6%
- Chinese, 1.8%
- Other, 20.1%
Band manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.8% |
| French | 21.8% |
| German | 10.9% |
| Arabic | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Other | 20.1% |
