Choir director demographics and statistics in the US
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Choir director gender statistics
56.7% of choir directors are women and 43.3% of choir directors are men.
- Female, 56.7%
- Male, 43.3%
Choir director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% |
| Male | 43.3% |
Choir director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,824
Female income
$49,190
Choir director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in choir director positions over time. Currently, 56.7% of choir directors are female.
Choir director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2011 | 44.27% | 55.73% |
| 2012 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2013 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2014 | 42.33% | 57.67% |
| 2015 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2016 | 41.45% | 58.55% |
| 2017 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2018 | 44.72% | 55.28% |
| 2019 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 2020 | 44.18% | 55.82% |
| 2021 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
Choir director related jobs gender ratio
We compared choir directors 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% |
| Choir Director | 43% | 57% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Choir director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choir directors is White, which makes up 75.8% of all choir directors. Comparatively, 10.3% of choir directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of choir directors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Choir director race
| Choir director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Choir director race and ethnicity over time
See how choir director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Choir director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.13% | 6.48% | 3.29% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 80.96% | 6.97% | 3.36% | 7.02% |
| 2012 | 82.13% | 5.44% | 3.33% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 78.86% | 7.31% | 3.31% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 78.81% | 8.17% | 2.46% | 8.56% |
| 2015 | 77.70% | 7.97% | 2.22% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 77.82% | 6.74% | 3.41% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 77.70% | 7.59% | 3.77% | 9.21% |
| 2018 | 75.09% | 8.25% | 3.95% | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 77.93% | 6.58% | 4.01% | 9.22% |
| 2020 | 75.97% | 7.49% | 2.33% | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 75.83% | 7.19% | 2.76% | 10.33% |
Choir director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american choir directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian choir directors have the lowest average salary at $50,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,618 |
| White | $53,996 |
| Black or African American | $59,626 |
| Asian | $50,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,566 |
Average choir director age
See how the average age of choir directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Choir director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Choir director age breakdown
The average age of choir directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the choir director population.
Choir director age breakdown
| Choir Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Choir director educational attainment
The most common degree for choir directors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of choir directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Choir directors by degree level
| Choir director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Choir director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, choir directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,075 annually. With a Associate degree, choir directors earn a median annual income of $53,331 compared to $53,131 for choir directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,131 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,331 |
Choir director employment statistics
Most choir directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where choir directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choir directors work.
Choir director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 45% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Choir director jobs by company type
Employees with the choir director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most choir directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Choir director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 4% |
Choir director jobs by industry
The most common industries for choir directors are education, non profits and health care.
Choir director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Non Profits | 40% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Choir director turnover and employment statistics
Choir director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choir directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choir director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Choir director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average choir director tenure
The average choir director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,379 choir directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Choir director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Choir director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choir directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coach | 8.30% | 42,622 |
| Pastoral Worker | 10.45% | 19,335 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 13.09% | 20,723 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Choir Director | 17.23% | - |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Chaplain | 20.25% | 2,600 |
Similar choir director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Coach | 8.30% | 42,622 |
| Pastoral Worker | 10.45% | 19,335 |
| Assistant To The Director Of Operations | 13.09% | 20,723 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Medical Social Worker | 19.71% | 87,792 |
| Chaplain | 20.25% | 2,600 |
Foreign languages spoken by choir directors
The most common foreign language among choir directors is Spanish at 40.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.5% and German is the third-most popular at 14.1%.
- Spanish, 40.2%
- French, 18.5%
- German, 14.1%
- Italian, 5.4%
- Russian, 3.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Choir director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.2% |
| French | 18.5% |
| German | 14.1% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| Russian | 3.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |
