High school music director demographics and statistics in the US
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High school music director gender statistics
41.0% of high school music directors are women and 59.0% of high school music directors are men.
- Male, 59.0%
- Female, 41.0%
High school music director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.0% |
| Female | 41.0% |
High school music director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,181
Female income
$57,130
High school music director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high school music director positions over time. Currently, 41.0% of high school music directors are female.
High school music director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2011 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2012 | 56.66% | 43.34% |
| 2013 | 58.80% | 41.20% |
| 2014 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2015 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2016 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2017 | 58.12% | 41.88% |
| 2018 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2019 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2020 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2021 | 59.03% | 40.97% |
High school music director related jobs gender ratio
We compared high school music directors 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% |
| High School Music Director | 59% | 41% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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High school music director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high school music directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all high school music directors. Comparatively, 9.5% of high school music directors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of high school music directors 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%
High school music director race
| High school music director 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% |
High school music director race and ethnicity over time
See how high school music director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High school music director 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% |
High school music director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino high school music directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american high school music directors have the lowest average salary at $55,303.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,096 |
| White | $58,182 |
| Black or African American | $55,303 |
| Asian | $58,394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,076 |
High school music director age breakdown
The average age of high school music directors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the high school music director population.
High school music director age breakdown
| High School Music Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
High school music director educational attainment
The most common degree for high school music directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of high school music directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
High school music directors by degree level
| High school music director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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High school music director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, high school music directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $67,334 annually. With a Master's degree, high school music directors earn a median annual income of $58,088 compared to $57,966 for high school music directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,966 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,334 |
High school music director employment statistics
Most high school music directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where high school music directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high school music directors work.
High school music director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
High school music director jobs by company type
Employees with the high school music director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most high school music directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
High school music director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 76% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 2% |
High school music director jobs by industry
The most common industries for high school music directors are education, non profits and health care.
High school music director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
High school music director turnover and employment statistics
High school music director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high school music directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High school music director unemployment rate by year
| Year | High school music director 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 high school music director tenure
The average high school music director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 231 high school music directors resumes in Zippia's database.
High school music director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
High school music director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high school music 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | 5.42% | 674 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Head Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 22,008 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Magician | 13.74% | 270 |
| Educational Program Director | 14.31% | 76,691 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | - |
Similar high school music director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | 5.42% | 674 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Head Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 22,008 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Magician | 13.74% | 270 |
| Educational Program Director | 14.31% | 76,691 |
Foreign languages spoken by high school music directors
The most common foreign language among high school music directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Other, 21.6%
High school music director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.6% |