Cantor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cantor gender statistics
66.2% of cantors are women and 33.8% of cantors are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Cantor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Cantor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,537
Female income
$32,432
Cantor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cantor positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of cantors are female.
Cantor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2011 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2012 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2013 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2014 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2015 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2016 | 36.07% | 63.93% |
| 2017 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2018 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2019 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2020 | 36.19% | 63.81% |
| 2021 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
Cantor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cantors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Cantor | 34% | 66% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Cantor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cantors is White, which makes up 67.9% of all cantors. Comparatively, 11.9% of cantors are Black or African American and 9.1% of cantors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Cantor race
| Cantor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Cantor race and ethnicity over time
See how cantor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cantor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 10.42% | 5.31% | 6.79% |
| 2011 | 73.02% | 10.68% | 6.54% | 7.73% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 10.69% | 5.85% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 73.93% | 11.11% | 5.93% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 72.87% | 10.48% | 6.19% | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 73.46% | 11.06% | 5.86% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 72.07% | 11.11% | 7.02% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 71.80% | 10.18% | 6.83% | 8.85% |
| 2018 | 73.58% | 9.90% | 6.20% | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 72.58% | 10.76% | 6.16% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 70.01% | 10.66% | 7.45% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 67.90% | 11.89% | 6.68% | 9.09% |
Cantor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cantors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cantors have the lowest average salary at $31,690.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,975 |
| White | $34,232 |
| Black or African American | $34,480 |
| Asian | $31,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,430 |
Average cantor age
See how the average age of cantors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cantor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Cantor age breakdown
The average age of cantors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the cantor population.
Cantor age breakdown
| Cantor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Cantor educational attainment
The most common degree for cantors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of cantors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cantors by degree level
| Cantor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cantor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cantors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $36,056 annually. With a Master's degree, cantors earn a median annual income of $35,563 compared to $33,347 for cantors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,563 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,347 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,056 |
Cantor employment statistics
Company size where cantors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cantors work.
Cantor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 50% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Cantor turnover and employment statistics
Cantor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cantors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cantor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cantor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average cantor tenure
The average cantor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 cantors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cantor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Cantor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cantors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Advisor | 8.30% | 45,590 |
| Buddhist Monk | 10.45% | 6 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Cantor | 15.69% | - |
| Education Minister | 16.29% | 10,646 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Similar cantor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Advisor | 8.30% | 45,590 |
| Buddhist Monk | 10.45% | 6 |
| Assistant Program Manager | 13.09% | 74,897 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Education Minister | 16.29% | 10,646 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Foreign languages spoken by cantors
The most common foreign language among cantors is Spanish at 23.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 23.7%
- French, 15.8%
- German, 10.5%
- Italian, 10.5%
- Hebrew, 7.9%
- Other, 31.6%
Cantor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| French | 15.8% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Italian | 10.5% |
| Hebrew | 7.9% |
| Other | 31.6% |