Elementary school band director demographics and statistics in the US
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Elementary school band director gender statistics
33.7% of elementary school band directors are women and 66.3% of elementary school band directors are men.
- Male, 66.3%
- Female, 33.7%
Elementary school band director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.3% |
| Female | 33.7% |
Elementary school band director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,684
Female income
$36,346
Elementary school band director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in elementary school band director positions over time. Currently, 33.7% of elementary school band directors are female.
Elementary school band director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.41% | 32.59% |
| 2011 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2014 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
| 2015 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2017 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2018 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2019 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2020 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
Elementary school band director related jobs gender ratio
We compared elementary school band directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Elementary School Band Director | 66% | 34% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Elementary school band director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among elementary school band directors is White, which makes up 68.9% of all elementary school band directors. Comparatively, 12.9% of elementary school band directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of elementary school band directors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Elementary school band director race
| Elementary school band director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Elementary school band director race and ethnicity over time
See how elementary school band director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Elementary school band director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.69% | 10.38% | 2.49% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 10.32% | 2.66% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 75.11% | 10.18% | 2.72% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 74.58% | 10.22% | 2.91% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 74.67% | 10.14% | 2.90% | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 74.41% | 9.82% | 3.05% | 10.74% |
| 2016 | 73.56% | 10.23% | 3.06% | 11.14% |
| 2017 | 73.51% | 9.88% | 3.20% | 11.28% |
| 2018 | 73.29% | 9.79% | 3.20% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 72.40% | 10.10% | 3.38% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 70.48% | 9.77% | 3.45% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 68.91% | 10.06% | 3.70% | 12.89% |
Elementary school band director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian elementary school band directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american elementary school band directors have the lowest average salary at $37,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,298 |
| White | $38,280 |
| Black or African American | $37,316 |
| Asian | $40,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,477 |
Average elementary school band director age
See how the average age of elementary school band directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Elementary school band director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Elementary school band director age breakdown
The average age of elementary school band directors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the elementary school band director population.
Elementary school band director age breakdown
| Elementary School Band Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Elementary school band director educational attainment
The most common degree for elementary school band directors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of elementary school band directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Elementary school band directors by degree level
| Elementary school band director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Elementary school band director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, elementary school band directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,176 annually. With a Doctorate degree, elementary school band directors earn a median annual income of $51,715 compared to $41,934 for elementary school band directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,934 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,715 |
Elementary school band director employment statistics
Company size where elementary school band directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where elementary school band directors work.
Elementary school band director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 34% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Elementary school band director turnover and employment statistics
Elementary school band director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for elementary school band directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Elementary school band director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Elementary school band director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average elementary school band director tenure
The average elementary school band director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 elementary school band directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Elementary school band director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Elementary school band director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of elementary school band directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead And Assistant Teacher | 5.04% | 66,821 |
| Autistic Teacher | 7.55% | 54,616 |
| Elementary School Band Director | 8.89% | - |
| Earth Science Teacher | 11.94% | 68,768 |
Similar elementary school band director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead And Assistant Teacher | 5.04% | 66,821 |
| Autistic Teacher | 7.55% | 54,616 |
| Earth Science Teacher | 11.94% | 68,768 |
Foreign languages spoken by elementary school band directors
The most common foreign language among elementary school band directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Elementary school band director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |