Choir member demographics and statistics in the US
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Choir member gender statistics
63.3% of choir members are women and 36.7% of choir members are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Choir member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Choir member gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,887
Female income
$54,689
Choir member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in choir member positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of choir members are female.
Choir member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2011 | 30.06% | 69.94% |
| 2012 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
| 2013 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2014 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2015 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2016 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2017 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2018 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2019 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2020 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2021 | 36.71% | 63.29% |
Choir member related jobs gender ratio
We compared choir members 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% |
| Choir Member | 37% | 63% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Choir member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choir members is White, which makes up 65.0% of all choir members. Comparatively, 13.1% of choir members are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of choir members are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Choir member race
| Choir member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Choir member race and ethnicity over time
See how choir member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Choir member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.94% | 11.80% | 4.98% | 10.94% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 13.16% | 4.29% | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 68.84% | 12.49% | 4.14% | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 71.06% | 9.92% | 4.56% | 11.33% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 12.17% | 5.27% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 70.32% | 10.31% | 4.88% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 70.37% | 10.82% | 4.77% | 11.31% |
| 2017 | 69.37% | 11.14% | 4.70% | 12.00% |
| 2018 | 66.45% | 11.67% | 5.99% | 12.47% |
| 2019 | 69.45% | 10.28% | 5.34% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 64.50% | 10.35% | 6.08% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 11.07% | 5.51% | 13.14% |
Choir member wage gap by race
According to our data, white choir members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american choir members have the lowest average salary at $54,241.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,380 |
| White | $58,219 |
| Black or African American | $54,241 |
| Asian | $57,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,004 |
Average choir member age
See how the average age of choir members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Choir member 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 |
Choir member age breakdown
The average age of choir members is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the choir member population.
Choir member age breakdown
| Choir Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Choir member educational attainment
The most common degree for choir members is bachelor's degree, with 69% of choir members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Choir members by degree level
| Choir member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Choir member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, choir members with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,138 annually. With a Associate degree, choir members earn a median annual income of $57,414 compared to $53,257 for choir members with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,138 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,719 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,257 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,414 |
Choir member employment statistics
Most choir members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where choir members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choir members work.
Choir member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Choir member jobs by company type
Employees with the choir member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most choir members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Choir member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 5% |
Choir member jobs by industry
The most common industries for choir members are education, non profits and health care.
Choir member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Non Profits | 29% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Choir member turnover and employment statistics
Choir member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choir members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choir member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Choir member 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 choir member tenure
The average choir member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 692 choir members resumes in Zippia's database.
Choir member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Choir member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choir members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| Riding Coach | 7.62% | 14,471 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | - |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Talent Coordinator | 14.31% | 23,926 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar choir member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| Riding Coach | 7.62% | 14,471 |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Talent Coordinator | 14.31% | 23,926 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by choir members
The most common foreign language among choir members is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- French, 16.3%
- Italian, 9.3%
- German, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 4.7%
- Other, 18.5%
Choir member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| French | 16.3% |
| Italian | 9.3% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 4.7% |
| Other | 18.5% |
