Entertainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Entertainer demographics by:
Entertainer gender statistics
50.8% of entertainers are women and 49.2% of entertainers are men.
- Female, 50.8%
- Male, 49.2%
Entertainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% |
Entertainer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,562
Female income
$49,301
Entertainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in entertainer positions over time. Currently, 50.8% of entertainers are female.
Entertainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.91% | 63.09% |
| 2011 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2012 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2013 | 36.51% | 63.49% |
| 2014 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2015 | 38.53% | 61.47% |
| 2016 | 35.76% | 64.24% |
| 2017 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2018 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
| 2019 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2020 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2021 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
Entertainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared entertainers 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% |
| Entertainer | 49% | 51% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Entertainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among entertainers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all entertainers. Comparatively, 20.5% of entertainers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of entertainers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Entertainer race
| Entertainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Entertainer race and ethnicity over time
See how entertainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Entertainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.06% | 12.64% | 5.32% | 16.51% |
| 2011 | 65.41% | 11.29% | 4.00% | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 65.49% | 9.97% | 3.92% | 16.40% |
| 2013 | 67.22% | 7.70% | 3.86% | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 63.24% | 8.60% | 5.64% | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 66.28% | 9.50% | 4.16% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 64.82% | 10.93% | 4.52% | 15.67% |
| 2017 | 68.31% | 8.84% | 5.41% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 64.15% | 10.63% | 4.94% | 17.67% |
| 2019 | 61.84% | 10.12% | 6.82% | 17.93% |
| 2020 | 54.33% | 13.70% | 4.94% | 18.97% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.99% | 5.24% | 20.46% |
Entertainer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian entertainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown entertainers have the lowest average salary at $52,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,437 |
| White | $55,709 |
| Black or African American | $54,525 |
| Asian | $56,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,603 |
Average entertainer age
See how the average age of entertainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Entertainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Entertainer age breakdown
The average age of entertainers is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the entertainer population.
Entertainer age breakdown
| Entertainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Entertainer educational attainment
The most common degree for entertainers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of entertainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Entertainers by degree level
| Entertainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Entertainer jobs you might like
Entertainer employment statistics
Most entertainers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where entertainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where entertainers work.
Entertainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Entertainer jobs by company type
Employees with the entertainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most entertainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Entertainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Entertainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for entertainers are hospitality, media and manufacturing.
Entertainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Media | 21% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Entertainer turnover and employment statistics
Entertainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for entertainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entertainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Entertainer 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% |
Average entertainer tenure
The average entertainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,232 entertainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Entertainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Entertainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of entertainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Skater | 6.54% | 1,691 |
| Scout Sniper | 7.62% | 390 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | - |
| Promotions Producer | 14.31% | 11,781 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Similar entertainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Skater | 6.54% | 1,691 |
| Scout Sniper | 7.62% | 390 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Promotions Producer | 14.31% | 11,781 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by entertainers
The most common foreign language among entertainers is Spanish at 51.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 51.4%
- French, 9.4%
- Italian, 8.0%
- German, 5.8%
- Japanese, 5.1%
- Other, 20.3%
Entertainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.4% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| German | 5.8% |
| Japanese | 5.1% |
| Other | 20.3% |
