Choral teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Choral teacher gender statistics
53.3% of choral teachers are women and 46.7% of choral teachers are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Choral teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Choral teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,486
Female income
$45,279
Choral teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in choral teacher positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of choral teachers are female.
Choral teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2011 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2012 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2013 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2014 | 45.59% | 54.41% |
| 2015 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2016 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2017 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2018 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2019 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2020 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2021 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
Choral teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared choral 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% |
| Choral Teacher | 47% | 53% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Choral teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among choral teachers is White, which makes up 78.8% of all choral teachers. Comparatively, 8.3% of choral teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of choral teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 78.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Choral teacher race
| Choral teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Choral teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how choral teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Choral teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.98% | 6.20% | 2.29% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 82.65% | 6.26% | 2.48% | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 82.27% | 5.99% | 2.55% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 82.63% | 5.87% | 2.56% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 81.81% | 6.46% | 2.59% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 81.40% | 5.97% | 3.14% | 7.27% |
| 2016 | 81.68% | 5.68% | 2.51% | 7.86% |
| 2017 | 82.48% | 4.96% | 2.67% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 81.43% | 5.19% | 3.32% | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 82.73% | 5.00% | 2.89% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 80.29% | 4.77% | 2.91% | 7.73% |
| 2021 | 78.80% | 5.40% | 3.16% | 8.35% |
Choral teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian choral teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american choral teachers have the lowest average salary at $46,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,605 |
| White | $47,007 |
| Black or African American | $46,228 |
| Asian | $53,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,327 |
Average choral teacher age
See how the average age of choral teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Choral teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
Choral teacher age breakdown
The average age of choral teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the choral teacher population.
Choral teacher age breakdown
| Choral Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Choral teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for choral teachers is bachelor's degree, with 86% of choral teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 2%
Choral teachers by degree level
| Choral teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Choral teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, choral teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,807 annually. With a Master's degree, choral teachers earn a median annual income of $62,941 compared to $50,626 for choral teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,941 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,626 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,807 |
Choral teacher employment statistics
Company size where choral teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where choral teachers work.
Choral teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
Choral teacher turnover and employment statistics
Choral teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for choral teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Choral teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Choral teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average choral teacher tenure
The average choral teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 choral teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Choral teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Choral teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of choral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 8.89% | 69,133 |
| Choral Teacher | 11.94% | - |
Similar choral teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Teacher | 5.04% | 66,596 |
| Resource Program Teacher | 7.55% | 117,491 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | 8.89% | 69,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by choral teachers
The most common foreign language among choral teachers is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Choral teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |