Choir teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Choir teacher gender statistics
63.8% of choir teachers are women and 36.2% of choir teachers are men.
- Female, 63.8%
- Male, 36.2%
Choir teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.8% |
| Male | 36.2% |
Choir teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,880
Female income
$44,936
Choir teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in choir teacher positions over time. Currently, 63.8% of choir teachers are female.
Choir teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2011 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2012 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2013 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2014 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
| 2015 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2016 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2017 | 38.23% | 61.77% |
| 2018 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
| 2019 | 34.64% | 65.36% |
| 2020 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2021 | 36.24% | 63.76% |
Choir teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared choir teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Choir Teacher | 36% | 64% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Choir teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choir teachers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all choir teachers. Comparatively, 12.9% of choir teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of choir teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Choir teacher race
| Choir teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Choir teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how choir teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Choir teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.76% | 10.35% | 2.48% | 9.76% |
| 2011 | 75.36% | 10.29% | 2.66% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 75.19% | 10.15% | 2.71% | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 74.66% | 10.18% | 2.91% | 10.28% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 10.11% | 2.90% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 74.48% | 9.78% | 3.04% | 10.71% |
| 2016 | 73.63% | 10.20% | 3.06% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 73.59% | 9.85% | 3.19% | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 73.36% | 9.76% | 3.20% | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 72.48% | 10.07% | 3.38% | 11.97% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 9.74% | 3.45% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 68.99% | 10.03% | 3.69% | 12.85% |
Choir teacher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,562 |
| White | $46,547 |
| Black or African American | $45,747 |
| Asian | $48,050 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,531 |
Average choir teacher age
See how the average age of choir teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Choir teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Choir teacher age breakdown
The average age of choir teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the choir teacher population.
Choir teacher age breakdown
| Choir Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Choir teacher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Choir teachers by degree level
| Choir teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Choir teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,522 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,105 |
Choir teacher employment statistics
Most choir teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where choir teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choir teachers work.
Choir teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Choir teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the choir teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most choir teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Choir teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 4% |
Choir teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for choir teachers are education, non profits and government.
Choir teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Choir teacher turnover and employment statistics
Choir teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choir teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choir teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Choir teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average choir teacher tenure
The average choir teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 choir teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Choir teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Choir teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choir teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Teacher Of The Deaf/Hard Of Hearing | 7.55% | 68,529 |
| Choir Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| High School French Teacher | 11.94% | 67,478 |
Similar choir teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | 1,088 |
| Teacher Of The Deaf/Hard Of Hearing | 7.55% | 68,529 |
| High School French Teacher | 11.94% | 67,478 |
Foreign languages spoken by choir teachers
The most common foreign language among choir teachers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Amharic at 25.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Amharic, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
Choir teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Amharic | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |