High school music instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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High school music instructor gender statistics
54.0% of high school music instructors are women and 46.0% of high school music instructors are men.
- Female, 54.0%
- Male, 46.0%
High school music instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% |
| Male | 46.0% |
High school music instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,659
Female income
$32,601
High school music instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high school music instructor positions over time. Currently, 54.0% of high school music instructors are female.
High school music instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2011 | 45.13% | 54.87% |
| 2012 | 45.94% | 54.06% |
| 2013 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
| 2014 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2015 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2016 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2017 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
| 2018 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
| 2019 | 45.93% | 54.07% |
| 2020 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2021 | 46.03% | 53.97% |
High school music instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared high school music instructors 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% |
| High School Music Instructor | 46% | 54% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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High school music instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high school music instructors is White, which makes up 72.7% of all high school music instructors. Comparatively, 11.5% of high school music instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of high school music instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 72.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
High school music instructor race
| High school music instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
High school music instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how high school music instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High school music instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.89% | 8.65% | 2.69% | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 76.56% | 8.71% | 2.87% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 76.18% | 8.45% | 2.95% | 10.14% |
| 2013 | 76.54% | 8.32% | 2.95% | 10.15% |
| 2014 | 75.72% | 8.92% | 2.99% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 75.31% | 8.42% | 3.54% | 10.39% |
| 2016 | 75.59% | 8.13% | 2.91% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 76.39% | 7.42% | 3.07% | 10.78% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 7.64% | 3.71% | 10.90% |
| 2019 | 76.64% | 7.45% | 3.28% | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 74.20% | 7.22% | 3.30% | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 72.71% | 7.85% | 3.56% | 11.47% |
High school music instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,858 |
| White | $34,241 |
| Black or African American | $33,500 |
| Asian | $40,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,471 |
Average high school music instructor age
See how the average age of high school music instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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High school music instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
High school music instructor age breakdown
The average age of high school music instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the high school music instructor population.
High school music instructor age breakdown
| High School Music Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
High school music instructor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
High school music instructors by degree level
| High school music instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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High school music instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,190 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,735 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,096 |
High school music instructor employment statistics
Most high school music instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where high school music instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high school music instructors work.
High school music instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
High school music instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the high school music instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most high school music instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
High school music instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 81% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 5% |
High school music instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for high school music instructors are education, government and non profits.
High school music instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
High school music instructor turnover and employment statistics
High school music instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high school music instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High school music instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | High school music instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average high school music instructor tenure
The average high school music instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 high school music instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
High school music instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
High school music instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high school music instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Aide | 5.04% | 54,098 |
| High School Learning Support Teacher | 7.55% | 131,612 |
| Resource Center Teacher | 8.89% | 103,454 |
| High School Music Instructor | 11.94% | - |
Similar high school music instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Aide | 5.04% | 54,098 |
| High School Learning Support Teacher | 7.55% | 131,612 |
| Resource Center Teacher | 8.89% | 103,454 |
Foreign languages spoken by high school music instructors
The most common foreign language among high school music instructors is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Turkish, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Persian, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
High school music instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Turkish | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Persian | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
