Music Composer demographics and statistics in the US
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Music Composer gender statistics
13.2% of music composers are women and 86.8% of music composers are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Music Composer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Music Composer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$57,181
Female Income
$55,255
Music Composer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music composer positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of music composers are female.
Music Composer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 85.60% | 14.40% |
| 2013 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2017 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2019 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2020 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2021 | 86.76% | 13.24% |
Music Composer related jobs gender ratio
We compared music composers 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% |
| Music Composer | 87% | 13% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Music Composer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music composers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all music composers. Comparatively, 9.5% of music composers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of music composers 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%
Music Composer Race
| Music Composer 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% |
Music Composer race and ethnicity over time
See how music composer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Music Composer 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% |
Music Composer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino music composers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music composers have the lowest average salary at $51,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,024 |
| White | $57,182 |
| Black or African American | $51,982 |
| Asian | $57,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,642 |
Music Composer age breakdown
The average age of music composers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music composer population.
Music Composer age breakdown
| Music Composer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Music Composer educational attainment
The most common degree for music composers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of music composers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Music Composers by degree level
| Music Composer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Music Composer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music composers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $75,242 annually. With a Master's degree, music composers earn a median annual income of $57,009 compared to $56,784 for music composers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,009 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,784 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,242 |
Music Composer employment statistics
Most music composers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music composers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music composers work.
Music Composer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Music Composer jobs by company type
Employees with the music composer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music composers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Music Composer jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 4% |
Music Composer jobs by industry
The most common industries for music composers are media, education and non profits.
Music Composer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 21% |
| Education | 18% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Music Composer turnover and employment statistics
Music Composer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music composers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Music Composer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music Composer 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 music composer tenure
The average music composer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 532 music composers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music Composer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Music Composer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music composers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Youth Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 17,198 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Executive Producer | 14.31% | 74,007 |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | - |
Similar music composer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Youth Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 17,198 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Executive Producer | 14.31% | 74,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by music composers
The most common foreign language among music composers is Spanish at 40.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and German is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 40.6%
- French, 15.6%
- German, 9.4%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 25.0%
Music Composer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.6% |
| French | 15.6% |
| German | 9.4% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 25.0% |
