Church organist demographics and statistics in the US
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Church organist gender statistics
42.6% of church organists are women and 57.4% of church organists are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Church organist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Church organist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,108
Female income
$51,691
Church organist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in church organist positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of church organists are female.
Church organist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2011 | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 2012 | 50.70% | 49.30% |
| 2013 | 52.90% | 47.10% |
| 2014 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2015 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2016 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2017 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2018 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2020 | 51.03% | 48.97% |
| 2021 | 57.43% | 42.57% |
Church organist related jobs gender ratio
We compared church organists 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% |
| Church Organist | 57% | 43% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Church organist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among church organists is White, which makes up 65.5% of all church organists. Comparatively, 12.2% of church organists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of church organists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Church organist race
| Church organist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Church organist race and ethnicity over time
See how church organist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Church organist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 12.17% | 5.15% | 10.05% |
| 2011 | 69.02% | 13.53% | 4.46% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 69.33% | 12.87% | 4.31% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 71.55% | 10.30% | 4.73% | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 67.51% | 12.55% | 5.44% | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 70.81% | 10.68% | 5.05% | 10.93% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 11.20% | 4.94% | 10.42% |
| 2017 | 69.86% | 11.52% | 4.87% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 12.04% | 6.16% | 11.58% |
| 2019 | 69.94% | 10.66% | 5.50% | 11.05% |
| 2020 | 64.99% | 10.72% | 6.25% | 13.01% |
| 2021 | 65.49% | 11.44% | 5.68% | 12.25% |
Church organist wage gap by race
According to our data, white church organists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american church organists have the lowest average salary at $51,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,804 |
| White | $55,333 |
| Black or African American | $51,377 |
| Asian | $54,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,173 |
Average church organist age
See how the average age of church organists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Church organist 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 |
Church organist age breakdown
The average age of church organists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the church organist population.
Church organist age breakdown
| Church Organist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Church organist educational attainment
The most common degree for church organists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of church organists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Church organists by degree level
| Church organist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Church organist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, church organists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,332 annually. With a Associate degree, church organists earn a median annual income of $55,372 compared to $50,377 for church organists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,332 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,372 |
Church organist employment statistics
Most church organists work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where church organists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where church organists work.
Church organist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 55% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Church organist jobs by company type
Employees with the church organist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most church organists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Church organist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 16% |
Church organist jobs by industry
The most common industries for church organists are non profits, education and government.
Church organist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 58% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Church organist turnover and employment statistics
Church organist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for church organists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Church organist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Church organist 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 church organist tenure
The average church organist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 church organists resumes in Zippia's database.
Church organist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 40% |
Church organist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of church organists 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 Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Skin Diving Teacher | 7.62% | 52,406 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | - |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Program Director, Air Talent | 14.31% | 72,929 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Similar church organist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Skin Diving Teacher | 7.62% | 52,406 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Program Director, Air Talent | 14.31% | 72,929 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by church organists
The most common foreign language among church organists is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Albanian, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Church organist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Albanian | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
