Company dancer demographics and statistics in the US
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Company dancer gender statistics
74.7% of company dancers are women and 25.3% of company dancers are men.
- Female, 74.7%
- Male, 25.3%
Company dancer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.7% |
| Male | 25.3% |
Company dancer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,700
Female income
$47,413
Company dancer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in company dancer positions over time. Currently, 74.7% of company dancers are female.
Company dancer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 2011 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2012 | 38.69% | 61.31% |
| 2013 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
| 2014 | 29.68% | 70.32% |
| 2015 | 25.90% | 74.10% |
| 2016 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2017 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2018 | 37.12% | 62.88% |
| 2019 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2020 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2021 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
Company dancer related jobs gender ratio
We compared company dancers 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% |
| Company Dancer | 25% | 75% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Company dancer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among company dancers is White, which makes up 46.1% of all company dancers. Comparatively, 28.1% of company dancers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of company dancers are Unknown.
- White, 46.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.1%
- Unknown, 10.7%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Company dancer race
| Company dancer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% |
| Unknown | 10.7% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Company dancer race and ethnicity over time
See how company dancer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Company dancer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.78% | 9.38% | 8.35% | 15.11% |
| 2011 | 58.27% | 7.41% | 6.40% | 21.23% |
| 2012 | 53.76% | 16.96% | 6.90% | 16.41% |
| 2013 | 62.48% | 7.36% | 6.16% | 16.63% |
| 2014 | 61.20% | 13.97% | 4.55% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 68.07% | 3.42% | 5.55% | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 50.78% | 13.38% | 7.78% | 19.07% |
| 2017 | 56.77% | 5.96% | 5.62% | 20.86% |
| 2018 | 58.99% | 6.65% | 9.40% | 19.14% |
| 2019 | 52.02% | 11.69% | 7.37% | 22.79% |
| 2020 | 55.37% | 6.78% | 7.62% | 19.88% |
| 2021 | 46.09% | 5.69% | 8.48% | 28.14% |
Company dancer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian company dancers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american company dancers have the lowest average salary at $47,466.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,107 |
| White | $48,959 |
| Black or African American | $47,466 |
| Asian | $52,369 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,737 |
Company dancer age breakdown
The average age of company dancers is 20-30 years years old, representing 62% of the company dancer population.
Company dancer age breakdown
| Company Dancer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 4% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 62% |
Company dancer educational attainment
The most common degree for company dancers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of company dancers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Company dancers by degree level
| Company dancer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Company dancer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, company dancers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,215 annually. With a Master's degree, company dancers earn a median annual income of $57,665 compared to $55,217 for company dancers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,665 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,468 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,215 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,217 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,163 |
Company dancer employment statistics
Company size where company dancers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where company dancers work.
Company dancer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
Company dancer turnover and employment statistics
Company dancer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for company dancers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Company dancer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Company dancer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 20.48% |
| 2012 | 18.60% |
| 2013 | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 16.28% |
| 2015 | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 5.66% |
| 2020 | 23.44% |
| 2021 | 23.53% |
Average company dancer tenure
The average company dancer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 company dancers resumes in Zippia's database.
Company dancer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Company dancer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of company dancers 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 |
| Broom Person | 7.62% | 30,471 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Program Director/Music Director | 14.31% | 68,048 |
| Company Dancer | 23.98% | - |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Similar company dancer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | 5.42% | 130 |
| Broom Person | 7.62% | 30,471 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Contortionist | 13.74% | 31 |
| Program Director/Music Director | 14.31% | 68,048 |
| Orchestra Leader | 30.45% | 30,861 |
Foreign languages spoken by company dancers
The most common foreign language among company dancers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Company dancer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |