Choral director demographics and statistics in the US
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Choral director gender statistics
52.9% of choral directors are women and 47.1% of choral directors are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
Choral director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
Choral director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,998
Female income
$55,259
Choral director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in choral director positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of choral directors are female.
Choral director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2011 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2012 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2013 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2014 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2015 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2016 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2017 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2018 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2019 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| 2020 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2021 | 47.13% | 52.87% |
Choral director related jobs gender ratio
We compared choral directors 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% |
| Choral Director | 47% | 53% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Choral director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choral directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all choral directors. Comparatively, 9.5% of choral directors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of choral directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Choral director race
| Choral director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Choral director race and ethnicity over time
See how choral director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Choral director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 10.58% | 3.77% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 11.94% | 3.08% | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 11.27% | 2.94% | 6.65% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 8.70% | 3.36% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 10.96% | 4.06% | 7.94% |
| 2015 | 77.72% | 9.09% | 3.67% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 77.77% | 9.60% | 3.56% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 9.92% | 3.49% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 84.16% | 7.44% | 2.48% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 82.77% | 5.34% | 3.05% | 6.10% |
| 2020 | 73.57% | 8.40% | 4.51% | 7.99% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 5.62% | 5.27% | 9.49% |
Choral director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino choral directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american choral directors have the lowest average salary at $52,293.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,857 |
| White | $56,998 |
| Black or African American | $52,293 |
| Asian | $57,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,896 |
Choral director age breakdown
The average age of choral directors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the choral director population.
Choral director age breakdown
| Choral Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Choral director educational attainment
The most common degree for choral directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of choral directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 2%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Choral directors by degree level
| Choral director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Choral director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, choral directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $73,048 annually. With a Master's degree, choral directors earn a median annual income of $56,842 compared to $56,640 for choral directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,842 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,640 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,048 |
Choral director employment statistics
Most choral directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where choral directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choral directors work.
Choral director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Choral director jobs by company type
Employees with the choral director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most choral directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Choral director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
Choral director jobs by industry
The most common industries for choral directors are education, non profits and government.
Choral director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Choral director turnover and employment statistics
Choral director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choral directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choral director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Choral director 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 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.79% |
Average choral director tenure
The average choral director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 953 choral directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Choral director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Choral director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Eagle Scout | 7.62% | 389 |
| Rock Star | 8.54% | 36 |
| Stuntman | 13.74% | 140 |
| Web Content Producer | 14.31% | 22,768 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | - |
Similar choral director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Eagle Scout | 7.62% | 389 |
| Rock Star | 8.54% | 36 |
| Stuntman | 13.74% | 140 |
| Web Content Producer | 14.31% | 22,768 |
Foreign languages spoken by choral directors
The most common foreign language among choral directors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 16.7%
- Italian, 13.9%
- Swedish, 2.8%
- Other, 11.1%
Choral director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Italian | 13.9% |
| Swedish | 2.8% |
| Other | 11.1% |
