Band teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Band teacher gender statistics
45.9% of band teachers are women and 54.1% of band teachers are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Band teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Band teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,551
Female income
$43,695
Band teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in band teacher positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of band teachers are female.
Band teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2011 | 55.70% | 44.30% |
| 2012 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2013 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2014 | 55.78% | 44.22% |
| 2015 | 56.35% | 43.65% |
| 2016 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
| 2017 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2018 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2019 | 52.37% | 47.63% |
| 2020 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
Band teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared band teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Band Teacher | 54% | 46% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Band teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among band teachers is White, which makes up 69.6% of all band teachers. Comparatively, 12.6% of band teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of band teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Band teacher race
| Band teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Band teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how band teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Band teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.34% | 10.09% | 2.45% | 9.48% |
| 2011 | 75.94% | 10.02% | 2.63% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 75.77% | 9.89% | 2.68% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 75.23% | 9.92% | 2.87% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 75.32% | 9.85% | 2.86% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 75.06% | 9.52% | 3.01% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 74.21% | 9.94% | 3.02% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 74.17% | 9.59% | 3.16% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 73.94% | 9.49% | 3.17% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 73.05% | 9.81% | 3.34% | 11.70% |
| 2020 | 71.14% | 9.48% | 3.42% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 69.57% | 9.76% | 3.66% | 12.58% |
Band teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian band teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american band teachers have the lowest average salary at $44,470.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,248 |
| White | $45,233 |
| Black or African American | $44,470 |
| Asian | $46,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,172 |
Average band teacher age
See how the average age of band teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Band teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Band teacher age breakdown
The average age of band teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the band teacher population.
Band teacher age breakdown
| Band Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Band teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for band teachers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of band teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Band teachers by degree level
| Band teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Band teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, band teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,619 annually. With a Doctorate degree, band teachers earn a median annual income of $55,290 compared to $48,071 for band teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,071 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,290 |
Band teacher employment statistics
Most band teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where band teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where band teachers work.
Band teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Band teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the band teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most band teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Band teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 4% |
Band teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for band teachers are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Band teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Band teacher turnover and employment statistics
Band teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for band teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Band teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Band teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average band teacher tenure
The average band teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 251 band teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Band teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Band teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of band 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Teacher Education Instructor | 7.55% | 88,216 |
| Band Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| Business Computers Teacher | 11.94% | 96,929 |
Similar band teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler Teacher | 5.04% | 67,810 |
| Teacher Education Instructor | 7.55% | 88,216 |
| Business Computers Teacher | 11.94% | 96,929 |
Foreign languages spoken by band teachers
The most common foreign language among band teachers is Korean at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Korean, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Band teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
