Music instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Music instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates music instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our music instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about music instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 38,647 music instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 36.3% of all music instructors are women, while 63.7% are men.
- The average music instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of music instructors is White (66.1%), followed by Asian (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Black or African American (7.2%).
- Music instructors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for music instructors.
- 16% of all music instructors are LGBT.
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Music instructor demographics by:
Music instructor gender statistics
36.3% of music instructors are women and 63.7% of music instructors are men.
- Male, 63.7%
- Female, 36.3%
Music instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.7% |
| Female | 36.3% |
Music instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,201
Female income
$50,772
Music instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music instructor positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of music instructors are female.
Music instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2011 | 64.73% | 35.27% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2014 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2015 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2016 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2017 | 64.01% | 35.99% |
| 2018 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2019 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2020 | 62.46% | 37.54% |
| 2021 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
Music instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared music instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Music Instructor | 64% | 36% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Music instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music instructors is White, which makes up 66.1% of all music instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of music instructors are Asian and 10.2% of music instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music instructor race
| Music instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how music instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.53% | 7.33% | 9.17% | 8.37% |
| 2011 | 72.22% | 7.17% | 9.90% | 8.12% |
| 2012 | 71.81% | 7.47% | 9.77% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 70.95% | 7.83% | 10.06% | 8.62% |
| 2014 | 71.04% | 7.45% | 9.72% | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 69.49% | 7.68% | 10.67% | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 69.98% | 7.60% | 10.40% | 9.19% |
| 2017 | 69.06% | 7.35% | 11.56% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 70.84% | 7.09% | 9.89% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 69.18% | 7.36% | 10.83% | 9.95% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 7.06% | 10.47% | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 66.10% | 7.19% | 11.26% | 10.23% |
Music instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music instructors have the lowest average salary at $52,211.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,892 |
| White | $52,968 |
| Black or African American | $52,211 |
| Asian | $54,736 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,228 |
Average music instructor age
See how the average age of music instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Music instructor age breakdown
The average age of music instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the music instructor population.
Music instructor age breakdown
| Music Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Music instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for music instructors is bachelor's degree, with 65% of music instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Music instructors by degree level
| Music instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Music instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,546 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,250 |
Music instructor employment statistics
Most music instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where music instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music instructors work.
Music instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Music instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the music instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Music instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 2% |
Music instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for music instructors are education, media and non profits.
Music instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Media | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Music instructor turnover and employment statistics
Music instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average music instructor tenure
The average music instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,074 music instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Music instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Music instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Education Instructor | 9.70% | 46,335 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Music Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Similar music instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Student | 6.04% | 58,921 |
| Resource Teacher | 9.52% | 73,796 |
| Education Instructor | 9.70% | 46,335 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer And Trainer | 16.25% | 70,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by music instructors
The most common foreign language among music instructors is Spanish at 47.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and German is the third-most popular at 9.9%.
- Spanish, 47.3%
- French, 13.6%
- German, 9.9%
- Italian, 5.4%
- Russian, 3.7%
- Other, 20.1%
Music instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.3% |
| French | 13.6% |
| German | 9.9% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| Russian | 3.7% |
| Other | 20.1% |
