Music executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Music executive gender statistics
45.0% of music executives are women and 55.0% of music executives are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Music executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Music executive gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,242
Female income
$44,995
Music executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music executive positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of music executives are female.
Music executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2011 | 63.18% | 36.82% |
| 2012 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2013 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2014 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2015 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
| 2016 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2017 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2018 | 59.26% | 40.74% |
| 2019 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2020 | 54.98% | 45.02% |
| 2021 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
Music executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared music executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Music Executive | 55% | 45% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Music executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music executives is White, which makes up 80.7% of all music executives. Comparatively, 6.1% of music executives are Asian and 5.9% of music executives are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Music executive race
| Music executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Music executive race and ethnicity over time
See how music executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.19% | 2.60% | 4.21% | 4.35% |
| 2011 | 87.38% | 2.99% | 3.83% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 86.62% | 2.92% | 4.38% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 86.88% | 2.73% | 4.48% | 4.16% |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 2.86% | 4.12% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 86.85% | 2.73% | 4.10% | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 86.51% | 2.63% | 4.67% | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 85.15% | 2.79% | 5.20% | 4.89% |
| 2018 | 84.65% | 2.63% | 5.41% | 5.20% |
| 2019 | 85.78% | 2.34% | 5.14% | 4.97% |
| 2020 | 82.40% | 2.82% | 5.61% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 2.99% | 6.06% | 5.88% |
Music executive wage gap by race
According to our data, white music executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music executives have the lowest average salary at $51,337.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,906 |
| White | $56,947 |
| Black or African American | $51,337 |
| Asian | $56,245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,974 |
Average music executive age
See how the average age of music executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Music executive age breakdown
The average age of music executives is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the music executive population.
Music executive age breakdown
| Music Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Music executive educational attainment
The most common degree for music executives is bachelor's degree, with 83% of music executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
Music executives by degree level
| Music executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
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Music executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music executives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,240 annually. With a Doctorate degree, music executives earn a median annual income of $74,222 compared to $64,607 for music executives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,607 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,819 |
Music executive employment statistics
Company size where music executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music executives work.
Music executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Music executive jobs by company type
Employees with the music executive job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music executives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music executive jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 44% |
Music executive turnover and employment statistics
Music executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average music executive tenure
The average music executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 music executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Music executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Music executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Membership Director | 8.41% | 22,430 |
| Outside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 138,054 |
| Airborne Operations Manager | 9.63% | 217,337 |
| Music Executive | 11.54% | - |
| Regional Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 63,987 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar music executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Membership Director | 8.41% | 22,430 |
| Outside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 138,054 |
| Airborne Operations Manager | 9.63% | 217,337 |
| Regional Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 63,987 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by music executives
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Music executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |