Music journalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Music journalist gender statistics
42.6% of music journalists are women and 57.4% of music journalists are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Music journalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Music journalist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,009
Female income
$63,082
Music journalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music journalist positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of music journalists are female.
Music journalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 2011 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
| 2012 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2013 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2014 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2015 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2016 | 57.13% | 42.87% |
| 2017 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2018 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2019 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2020 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2021 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
Music journalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared music journalists 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 Journalist | 57% | 43% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Music journalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music journalists is White, which makes up 65.8% of all music journalists. Comparatively, 11.2% of music journalists are Asian and 10.4% of music journalists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music journalist race
| Music journalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music journalist race and ethnicity over time
See how music journalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music journalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.27% | 7.45% | 9.12% | 8.53% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 7.30% | 9.85% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 71.56% | 7.59% | 9.72% | 8.53% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 7.95% | 10.01% | 8.78% |
| 2014 | 70.79% | 7.57% | 9.68% | 9.16% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 7.80% | 10.62% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 69.73% | 7.73% | 10.35% | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 7.47% | 11.51% | 9.40% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 7.21% | 9.84% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 68.92% | 7.48% | 10.78% | 10.12% |
| 2020 | 67.00% | 7.18% | 10.42% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.31% | 11.21% | 10.39% |
Music journalist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music journalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music journalists have the lowest average salary at $64,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,638 |
| White | $65,729 |
| Black or African American | $64,817 |
| Asian | $67,858 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,041 |
Average music journalist age
See how the average age of music journalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music journalist 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 journalist age breakdown
The average age of music journalists is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the music journalist population.
Music journalist age breakdown
| Music Journalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Music journalist educational attainment
The most common degree for music journalists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of music journalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Music journalists by degree level
| Music journalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Music journalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,629 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,066 |
Music journalist employment statistics
Most music journalists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music journalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music journalists work.
Music journalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Music journalist jobs by company type
Employees with the music journalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music journalists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music journalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 3% |
Music journalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for music journalists are media, education and technology.
Music journalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 50% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Music journalist turnover and employment statistics
Music journalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music journalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music journalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music journalist 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 journalist tenure
The average music journalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 music journalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Music journalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Music journalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music journalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| First Aid Instructor | 9.70% | 50,978 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Music Journalist | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar music journalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Student Observer | 9.52% | 21,362 |
| First Aid Instructor | 9.70% | 50,978 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by music journalists
The most common foreign language among music journalists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Music journalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |