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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

GenderPercentages
Female51.1%
Male48.9%

Cellist gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$53,454
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Cellist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201042.77%57.23%
201141.50%58.50%
201242.19%57.81%
201344.35%55.65%
201444.80%55.20%
201544.52%55.48%
201646.67%53.33%
201743.66%56.34%
201848.08%51.92%
201951.14%48.86%
202042.51%57.49%
202148.91%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 titleMaleFemale
Harpist8%92%
Actress8%92%
Modern Dancer8%92%
Cellist49%51%
Assistant Varsity Football Coach98%2%
Baseball Player98%2%
19D Cavalry Scout99%1%
Male
Female

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 racePercentages
White66.0%
Hispanic or Latino13.6%
Black or African American9.6%
Asian5.6%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.96%10.32%5.10%11.40%
201169.55%11.68%4.41%11.58%
201269.86%11.01%4.26%11.73%
201372.08%8.44%4.68%11.79%
201468.04%10.69%5.39%13.02%
201571.33%8.83%5.00%12.28%
201671.39%9.34%4.89%11.77%
201770.39%9.66%4.82%12.46%
201867.47%10.19%6.11%12.93%
201970.47%8.80%5.45%12.40%
202065.51%8.87%6.20%14.36%
202166.02%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.
$56,000
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Cellist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown43
White43.555
Black or African American35
Asian35
Hispanic or Latino31

Cellist age breakdown

The average age of cellists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the cellist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Cellist age breakdown

Cellist YearsPercentages
40+ years55%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years17%

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 degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Master's21%
High School Diploma4%
Associate2%
Other Degrees6%

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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.
$61,000
$58,000
$55,000
$52,000
$49,000
$46,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Cellist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees38%
100 - 500 employees38%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees5%
> 10,000 employees3%

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.

Education

Private

Government

Cellist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education36%
Private50%
Government14%

Cellist jobs by industry

The most common industries for cellists are media, education and non profits.

Media

Education

Non Profits

Government

Start-up

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

YearCellist unemployment rate
20107.36%
20118.26%
20128.21%
20136.42%
20146.38%
20156.59%
20164.13%
20174.83%
20185.95%
20194.11%
202014.74%
202118.25%

Average cellist tenure

The average cellist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 cellists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Cellist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year9%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years10%
11+ years24%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Athletic Events Scorer5.42%5,061
Sumo Wrestler6.54%12
Assistant Softball Coach7.62%15,065
Cellist8.54%-
Magician13.74%270
Morning Show Newscast Producer14.31%10,004
Handbell Choir Director30.45%4,495

Similar cellist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Athletic Events Scorer5.42%5,061
Sumo Wrestler6.54%12
Assistant Softball Coach7.62%15,065
Magician13.74%270
Morning Show Newscast Producer14.31%10,004
Handbell Choir Director30.45%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 languagePercentages
French30.4%
Spanish26.1%
German8.7%
Japanese8.7%
Korean8.7%
Other17.4%

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