Music artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Music artist gender statistics
36.1% of music artists are women and 63.9% of music artists are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Music artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Music artist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,604
Female income
$45,065
Music artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music artist positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of music artists are female.
Music artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.80% | 30.20% |
| 2011 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2012 | 70.56% | 29.44% |
| 2013 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2015 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2016 | 63.37% | 36.63% |
| 2017 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2018 | 65.31% | 34.69% |
| 2019 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2020 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
Music artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared music artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Music Artist | 64% | 36% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Music artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music artists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all music artists. Comparatively, 14.0% of music artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of music artists are Asian.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Music artist race
| Music artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Music artist race and ethnicity over time
See how music artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.60% | 2.90% | 6.71% | 10.12% |
| 2011 | 77.16% | 3.53% | 6.60% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 75.83% | 3.41% | 5.83% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 76.31% | 3.58% | 6.70% | 10.16% |
| 2014 | 75.50% | 3.44% | 7.00% | 10.39% |
| 2015 | 75.06% | 3.24% | 6.58% | 10.88% |
| 2016 | 74.70% | 2.68% | 8.09% | 10.67% |
| 2017 | 74.00% | 3.54% | 7.42% | 12.02% |
| 2018 | 73.63% | 3.36% | 8.25% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 3.88% | 7.47% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 70.91% | 3.22% | 7.84% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 68.02% | 4.29% | 7.53% | 13.97% |
Music artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music artists have the lowest average salary at $41,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,810 |
| White | $51,158 |
| Black or African American | $41,371 |
| Asian | $59,687 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,855 |
Average music artist age
See how the average age of music artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Music artist age breakdown
The average age of music artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the music artist population.
Music artist age breakdown
| Music Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Music artist educational attainment
The most common degree for music artists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of music artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Music artists by degree level
| Music artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Music artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,523 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, music artists earn a median annual income of $73,453 compared to $51,989 for music artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,523 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,989 |
Music artist employment statistics
Most music artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music artists work.
Music artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Music artist jobs by company type
Employees with the music artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Music artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for music artists are media, education and professional.
Music artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Music artist turnover and employment statistics
Music artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average music artist tenure
The average music artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 372 music artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Music artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Music artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music artists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Music Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Interactive Multimedia Designer | 13.05% | 45,197 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 56,831 |
Similar music artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Interactive Multimedia Designer | 13.05% | 45,197 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 56,831 |
Foreign languages spoken by music artists
The most common foreign language among music artists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- Korean, 9.5%
- Italian, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Other, 23.8%
Music artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| Korean | 9.5% |
| Italian | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.8% |