Music engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Music engineer gender statistics
5.9% of music engineers are women and 94.1% of music engineers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Music engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Music engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,538
Female income
$77,688
Music engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of music engineers are female.
Music engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2011 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2018 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2019 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2020 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Music engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared music engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Music Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Music engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music engineers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all music engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of music engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of music engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music engineer race
| Music engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how music engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.36% | 11.07% | 4.53% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 65.33% | 13.11% | 3.79% | 15.99% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 10.58% | 4.30% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 66.98% | 10.54% | 4.37% | 16.01% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 12.49% | 4.48% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 8.84% | 5.41% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 65.10% | 10.19% | 5.15% | 17.08% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 10.97% | 3.95% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 66.83% | 10.20% | 4.95% | 15.49% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 9.06% | 4.25% | 15.80% |
| 2020 | 63.44% | 10.02% | 5.54% | 14.84% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 10.33% | 4.98% | 15.66% |
Music engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown music engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,750.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,458 |
| White | $83,451 |
| Black or African American | $81,750 |
| Asian | $83,781 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,327 |
Average music engineer age
See how the average age of music engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Music engineer age breakdown
The average age of music engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the music engineer population.
Music engineer age breakdown
| Music Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Music engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for music engineers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of music engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Music engineers by degree level
| Music engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Music engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $85,834 annually. With a Associate degree, music engineers earn a median annual income of $81,807 compared to $75,330 for music engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,330 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,834 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,807 |
Music engineer employment statistics
Most music engineers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where music engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music engineers work.
Music engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Music engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the music engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 11% |
Music engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for music engineers are non profits, health care and government.
Music engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Music engineer turnover and employment statistics
Music engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average music engineer tenure
The average music engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 music engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Music engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Music Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Chief Photographer | 8.13% | 14,126 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Motion Graphics Designer | 12.14% | 44,960 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar music engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Chief Photographer | 8.13% | 14,126 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Motion Graphics Designer | 12.14% | 44,960 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by music engineers
The most common foreign language among music engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Yoruba at 25.0% and Latvian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Yoruba, 25.0%
- Latvian, 25.0%
Music engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Yoruba | 25.0% |
| Latvian | 25.0% |