Music critic demographics and statistics in the US
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Music critic gender statistics
26.7% of music critics are women and 73.3% of music critics are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Music critic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Music critic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,920
Female income
$53,830
Music critic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music critic positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of music critics are female.
Music critic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2011 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2012 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2014 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
| 2015 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2016 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2017 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2018 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2019 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 28.46% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
Music critic related jobs gender ratio
We compared music critics 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 Critic | 73% | 27% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Music critic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music critics is White, which makes up 74.7% of all music critics. Comparatively, 9.5% of music critics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of music critics 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 critic race
| Music critic 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 critic race and ethnicity over time
See how music critic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music critic 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 critic wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino music critics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music critics have the lowest average salary at $48,372.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,077 |
| White | $56,272 |
| Black or African American | $48,372 |
| Asian | $56,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,950 |
Music critic age breakdown
The average age of music critics is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music critic population.
Music critic age breakdown
| Music Critic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Music critic educational attainment
The most common degree for music critics is bachelor's degree, with 72% of music critics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 19%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Music critics by degree level
| Music critic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Music critic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music critics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $80,672 annually. With a Master's degree, music critics earn a median annual income of $55,035 compared to $54,834 for music critics with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,035 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,834 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,672 |
Music critic employment statistics
Most music critics work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music critics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music critics work.
Music critic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Music critic jobs by company type
Employees with the music critic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music critics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music critic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 84% |
Music critic jobs by industry
The most common industries for music critics are media, internet and finance.
Music critic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 63% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Music critic turnover and employment statistics
Music critic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music critics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music critic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music critic 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 critic tenure
The average music critic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 116 music critics resumes in Zippia's database.
Music critic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Music critic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music critics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Billiard Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Men's Assistant Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,560 |
| Clarinetist | 8.54% | 46 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Multimedia Producer | 14.31% | 9,682 |
| Music Critic | 30.45% | - |
Similar music critic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Billiard Player | 6.54% | 149 |
| Men's Assistant Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,560 |
| Clarinetist | 8.54% | 46 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Multimedia Producer | 14.31% | 9,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by music critics
The most common foreign language among music critics is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Other, 22.2%
Music critic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Other | 22.2% |