Director of instrumental music demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of instrumental music gender statistics
20.5% of directors of instrumental music are women and 79.5% of directors of instrumental music are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Director of instrumental music gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Director of instrumental music gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,826
Female income
$52,228
Director of instrumental music gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of instrumental music positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of directors of instrumental music are female.
Director of instrumental music gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 2011 | 77.33% | 22.67% |
| 2012 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2013 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2014 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2015 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2016 | 80.80% | 19.20% |
| 2017 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2018 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2019 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2020 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2021 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
Director of instrumental music related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of instrumental music 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% |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 79% | 21% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Director of instrumental music demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of instrumental music is White, which makes up 74.7% of all directors of instrumental music. Comparatively, 9.5% of directors of instrumental music are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of directors of instrumental music 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%
Director of instrumental music race
| Director of instrumental music 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% |
Director of instrumental music race and ethnicity over time
See how director of instrumental music racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of instrumental music 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% |
Director of instrumental music wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino directors of instrumental music have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of instrumental music have the lowest average salary at $49,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,696 |
| White | $53,826 |
| Black or African American | $49,499 |
| Asian | $54,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,320 |
Director of instrumental music age breakdown
The average age of directors of instrumental music is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the director of instrumental music population.
Director of instrumental music age breakdown
| Director Of Instrumental Music Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Director of instrumental music educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of instrumental music is bachelor's degree, with 70% of directors of instrumental music earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Directors of instrumental music by degree level
| Director of instrumental music degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Director of instrumental music wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of instrumental music with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $68,517 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of instrumental music earn a median annual income of $53,683 compared to $53,497 for directors of instrumental music with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,683 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,517 |
Director of instrumental music employment statistics
Most directors of instrumental music work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where directors of instrumental music work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of instrumental music work.
Director of instrumental music jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Director of instrumental music jobs by company type
Employees with the director of instrumental music job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of instrumental music prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Director of instrumental music jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 2% |
Director of instrumental music jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of instrumental music are education, non profits and manufacturing.
Director of instrumental music industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Director of instrumental music turnover and employment statistics
Director of instrumental music unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of instrumental music between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of instrumental music unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of instrumental music 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 director of instrumental music tenure
The average director of instrumental music stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 358 directors of instrumental music resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of instrumental music tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Director of instrumental music LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of instrumental music 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| Trampoline Team Coach | 7.62% | 38,741 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Associate Program Director | 14.31% | 77,084 |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | - |
Similar director of instrumental music jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| Trampoline Team Coach | 7.62% | 38,741 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Associate Program Director | 14.31% | 77,084 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of instrumental music
The most common foreign language among directors of instrumental music is German at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Director of instrumental music languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
