Instrumental music teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrumental music teacher gender statistics
41.0% of instrumental music teachers are women and 59.0% of instrumental music teachers are men.
- Male, 59.0%
- Female, 41.0%
Instrumental music teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.0% |
| Female | 41.0% |
Instrumental music teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,148
Female income
$47,440
Instrumental music teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrumental music teacher positions over time. Currently, 41.0% of instrumental music teachers are female.
Instrumental music teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2011 | 60.15% | 39.85% |
| 2012 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 2013 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2014 | 58.32% | 41.68% |
| 2015 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
| 2016 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2017 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2018 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2019 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2020 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2021 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
Instrumental music teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared instrumental music teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Instrumental Music Teacher | 59% | 41% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Instrumental music teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrumental music teachers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all instrumental music teachers. Comparatively, 11.2% of instrumental music teachers are Asian and 10.3% of instrumental music teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Instrumental music teacher race
| Instrumental music teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Instrumental music teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how instrumental music teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrumental music teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.36% | 7.41% | 9.14% | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 72.05% | 7.26% | 9.86% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 71.64% | 7.55% | 9.74% | 8.47% |
| 2013 | 70.78% | 7.91% | 10.02% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 70.87% | 7.53% | 9.69% | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 7.76% | 10.64% | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 69.81% | 7.69% | 10.36% | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 68.89% | 7.43% | 11.53% | 9.35% |
| 2018 | 70.67% | 7.17% | 9.85% | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 7.44% | 10.79% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 67.08% | 7.14% | 10.43% | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 7.27% | 11.23% | 10.34% |
Instrumental music teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instrumental music teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instrumental music teachers have the lowest average salary at $48,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,932 |
| White | $48,985 |
| Black or African American | $48,454 |
| Asian | $50,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,167 |
Average instrumental music teacher age
See how the average age of instrumental music teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrumental music teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Instrumental music teacher age breakdown
The average age of instrumental music teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the instrumental music teacher population.
Instrumental music teacher age breakdown
| Instrumental Music Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Instrumental music teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for instrumental music teachers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of instrumental music teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Instrumental music teachers by degree level
| Instrumental music teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Instrumental music teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,087 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,354 |
Instrumental music teacher employment statistics
Most instrumental music teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where instrumental music teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrumental music teachers work.
Instrumental music teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Instrumental music teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the instrumental music teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrumental music teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Instrumental music teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 4% |
Instrumental music teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrumental music teachers are education, government and non profits.
Instrumental music teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 85% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Instrumental music teacher turnover and employment statistics
Instrumental music teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrumental music teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrumental music teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrumental music teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average instrumental music teacher tenure
The average instrumental music teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 567 instrumental music teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrumental music teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Instrumental music teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrumental music teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instrumental Music Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar instrumental music teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant | 6.04% | 52,695 |
| Summer School Teacher | 9.52% | 86,467 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrumental music teachers
The most common foreign language among instrumental music teachers is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 26.7% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- German, 26.7%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 6.7%
Instrumental music teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| German | 26.7% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
