Cellist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cellist gender statistics
51.1% of cellists are women and 48.9% of cellists are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Cellist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Cellist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,454
Female income
$51,559
Cellist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cellist positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of cellists are female.
Cellist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2011 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2012 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2013 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2014 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2015 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2016 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2017 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2018 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2019 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2020 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2021 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
Cellist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cellists 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% |
| Cellist | 49% | 51% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Cellist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cellists is White, which makes up 66.0% of all cellists. Comparatively, 13.6% of cellists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of cellists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cellist race
| Cellist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cellist race and ethnicity over time
See how cellist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cellist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.96% | 10.32% | 5.10% | 11.40% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 11.68% | 4.41% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 69.86% | 11.01% | 4.26% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 72.08% | 8.44% | 4.68% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 68.04% | 10.69% | 5.39% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 71.33% | 8.83% | 5.00% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 71.39% | 9.34% | 4.89% | 11.77% |
| 2017 | 70.39% | 9.66% | 4.82% | 12.46% |
| 2018 | 67.47% | 10.19% | 6.11% | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 70.47% | 8.80% | 5.45% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 65.51% | 8.87% | 6.20% | 14.36% |
| 2021 | 66.02% | 9.59% | 5.63% | 13.60% |
Cellist wage gap by race
According to our data, white cellists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cellists have the lowest average salary at $51,172.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,877 |
| White | $54,599 |
| Black or African American | $51,172 |
| Asian | $54,134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,554 |
Average cellist age
See how the average age of cellists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cellist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Cellist age breakdown
The average age of cellists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the cellist population.
Cellist age breakdown
| Cellist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Cellist educational attainment
The most common degree for cellists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of cellists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 21%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cellists by degree level
| Cellist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cellist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cellists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,661 annually. With a Associate degree, cellists earn a median annual income of $53,907 compared to $50,322 for cellists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,661 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,907 |
Cellist employment statistics
Most cellists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where cellists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cellists work.
Cellist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Cellist jobs by company type
Employees with the cellist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cellists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cellist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 14% |
Cellist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cellists are media, education and non profits.
Cellist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Education | 21% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Cellist turnover and employment statistics
Cellist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cellists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cellist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cellist 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 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 18.25% |
Average cellist tenure
The average cellist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 cellists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cellist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Cellist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cellists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Sumo Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Assistant Softball Coach | 7.62% | 15,065 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | - |
| Magician | 13.74% | 270 |
| Morning Show Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 10,004 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Similar cellist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Sumo Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Assistant Softball Coach | 7.62% | 15,065 |
| Magician | 13.74% | 270 |
| Morning Show Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 10,004 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Foreign languages spoken by cellists
The most common foreign language among cellists is French at 30.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 26.1% and German is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- French, 30.4%
- Spanish, 26.1%
- German, 8.7%
- Japanese, 8.7%
- Korean, 8.7%
- Other, 17.4%
Cellist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.4% |
| Spanish | 26.1% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Japanese | 8.7% |
| Korean | 8.7% |
| Other | 17.4% |