Magician demographics and statistics in the US
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Magician gender statistics
13.3% of magicians are women and 86.7% of magicians are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Magician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Magician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$54,561
Female Income
$49,301
Magician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magician positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of magicians are female.
Magician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2011 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2012 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2013 | 79.50% | 20.50% |
| 2014 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2015 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2016 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2017 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2018 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2019 | 83.19% | 16.81% |
| 2020 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2021 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
Magician related jobs gender ratio
We compared magicians 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% |
| Magician | 87% | 13% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Magician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magicians is White, which makes up 57.1% of all magicians. Comparatively, 20.5% of magicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of magicians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Magician Race
| Magician Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Magician race and ethnicity over time
See how magician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Magician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 12.66% | 5.69% | 16.56% |
| 2011 | 65.00% | 11.30% | 4.36% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 65.07% | 9.99% | 4.28% | 16.45% |
| 2013 | 66.81% | 7.72% | 4.23% | 16.18% |
| 2014 | 62.83% | 8.62% | 6.00% | 16.61% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 9.52% | 4.52% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | 64.41% | 10.95% | 4.88% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 67.90% | 8.86% | 5.77% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 63.73% | 10.64% | 5.30% | 17.72% |
| 2019 | 61.43% | 10.14% | 7.18% | 17.99% |
| 2020 | 53.91% | 13.72% | 5.30% | 19.02% |
| 2021 | 57.05% | 10.01% | 5.60% | 20.51% |
Magician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown magicians have the lowest average salary at $52,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,437 |
| White | $55,708 |
| Black or African American | $54,524 |
| Asian | $56,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,602 |
Average magician age
See how the average age of magicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Magician 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 |
Magician age breakdown
The average age of magicians is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the magician population.
Magician age breakdown
| Magician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Magician educational attainment
The most common degree for magicians is bachelor's degree, with 64% of magicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Magicians by degree level
| Magician Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Magician employment statistics
Company size where magicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magicians work.
Magician jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Magician jobs by industry
The most common industries for magicians are media, retail and hospitality.
Magician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Start-up | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
Magician turnover and employment statistics
Magician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Magician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magician 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 magician tenure
The average magician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 333 magicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Magician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Magician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Professional Poker Player | 6.54% | 43,553 |
| Girls Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,526 |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Magician | 13.74% | - |
| Broadcast Producer | 14.31% | 13,811 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar magician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Professional Poker Player | 6.54% | 43,553 |
| Girls Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,526 |
| Gospel Singer | 8.54% | 89 |
| Broadcast Producer | 14.31% | 13,811 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by magicians
The most common foreign language among magicians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Cantonese, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Magician languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Cantonese | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |