Director of music therapy demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of music therapy gender statistics
77.8% of directors of music therapy are women and 22.2% of directors of music therapy are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Director of music therapy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Director of music therapy gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,866
Female income
$51,890
Director of music therapy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of music therapy positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of directors of music therapy are female.
Director of music therapy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.09% | 71.91% |
| 2011 | 32.14% | 67.86% |
| 2012 | 23.38% | 76.62% |
| 2013 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2014 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
| 2015 | 28.17% | 71.83% |
| 2016 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
| 2017 | 24.24% | 75.76% |
| 2018 | 24.71% | 75.29% |
| 2019 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
| 2020 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2021 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
Director of music therapy related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of music therapy with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Director Of Music Therapy | 22% | 78% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Director of music therapy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of music therapy is White, which makes up 74.7% of all directors of music therapy. Comparatively, 10.2% of directors of music therapy are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of directors of music therapy are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Director of music therapy race
| Director of music therapy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Director of music therapy race and ethnicity over time
See how director of music therapy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of music therapy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.88% | 11.18% | 2.48% | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 80.94% | 10.56% | 2.82% | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 7.94% | 3.17% | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 81.56% | 7.84% | 2.35% | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 9.14% | 5.88% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 75.00% | 10.00% | 1.67% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 79.08% | 11.11% | 4.58% | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 7.41% | 4.32% | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 13.01% | 4.79% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 10.85% | 5.17% | 7.75% |
| 2020 | 72.97% | 6.49% | 9.19% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 74.73% | 6.53% | 3.27% | 10.21% |
Director of music therapy wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,741 |
| White | $55,473 |
| Black or African American | $52,748 |
| Asian | $54,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,995 |
Director of music therapy age breakdown
The average age of directors of music therapy is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the director of music therapy population.
Director of music therapy age breakdown
| Director Of Music Therapy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Director of music therapy educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of music therapy is bachelor's degree, with 74% of directors of music therapy earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Directors of music therapy by degree level
| Director of music therapy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Director of music therapy wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,363 |
Director of music therapy employment statistics
Company size where directors of music therapy work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of music therapy work.
Director of music therapy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Director of music therapy turnover and employment statistics
Director of music therapy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of music therapy between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of music therapy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of music therapy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 5.65% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 7.92% |
Average director of music therapy tenure
The average director of music therapy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 directors of music therapy resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of music therapy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Director of music therapy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of music therapy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Music Therapy | 9.40% | - |
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar director of music therapy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Peripatologist | 13.00% | 10,455 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of music therapy
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Director of music therapy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |