Comedian Demographics and Statistics In The US
Comedian Statistics By Gender
26.7% of comedians are women and 73.3% of comedians are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Comedians By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Gender Pay Gap For Comedian
Women Earn 90¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Comedian Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the comedian position over time.
Comedian Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2011 | 71.19% | 28.81% |
| 2012 | 63.21% | 36.79% |
| 2013 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2014 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2015 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2016 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2017 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
| 2018 | 68.01% | 31.99% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2020 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 2021 | 73.26% | 26.74% |
Comedian Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Comedian | 73% | 27% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
Comedian Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among comedians is White, which makes up 57.4% of all comedians. Comparatively, there are 20.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.3% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Comedian Race
| Comedian Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Comedian Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among comedians.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Comedian Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.97% | 12.95% | 5.34% | 16.52% |
| 2011 | 65.33% | 11.60% | 4.01% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 65.40% | 10.28% | 3.93% | 16.41% |
| 2013 | 67.14% | 8.02% | 3.88% | 16.14% |
| 2014 | 63.16% | 8.92% | 5.65% | 16.56% |
| 2015 | 66.19% | 9.82% | 4.17% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 64.74% | 11.24% | 4.53% | 15.68% |
| 2017 | 68.23% | 9.15% | 5.42% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 64.06% | 10.94% | 4.95% | 17.67% |
| 2019 | 61.76% | 10.43% | 6.83% | 17.94% |
| 2020 | 54.24% | 14.01% | 4.95% | 18.98% |
| 2021 | 57.38% | 10.31% | 5.25% | 20.46% |
Comedian Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,436 |
| White | $55,707 |
| Black or African American | $54,523 |
| Asian | $56,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,602 |
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Average Age of a Comedian
We determined the average age of comedians based on ethnicity and gender.
Comedian Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Comedian Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of comedian employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of comedians is 40+ years old, which represents 36% of the population.
Comedian Age
| Comedian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Types of Comedian Degree Levels
The most common degree for comedians is bachelor's degree 77% of comedians earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 10% and rounding it off is master's degree with 5%.
- Bachelors, 77%
- Associate, 10%
- Masters, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Comedians By Education
| Comedian Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 77% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Masters | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Comedian Turnover And Employment Statistics
Comedian Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of comedians changed.
- Unemployment rate
Comedian Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Comedian Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
The Average Number of Years That Comedian Stay in a Job
By looking over 310 comedians resumes, we figured out that the average comedian enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 41%.
Comedian Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 41% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Comedians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to comedians.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Jockey | 6.54% | 2,211 |
| Coach & Mentor | 7.62% | 15,189 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | - |
| Director Of Content And Programming | 14.31% | 21,306 |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Comedian LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Jockey | 6.54% | 2,211 |
| Coach & Mentor | 7.62% | 15,189 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Director Of Content And Programming | 14.31% | 21,306 |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Comedians
The most common foreign language among comedians is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Comedian Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |