Music manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Music manager gender statistics
39.6% of music managers are women and 60.4% of music managers are men.
- Male, 60.4%
- Female, 39.6%
Music manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.4% |
| Female | 39.6% |
Music manager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,353
Female income
$77,380
Music manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music manager positions over time. Currently, 39.6% of music managers are female.
Music manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2011 | 60.69% | 39.31% |
| 2012 | 60.16% | 39.84% |
| 2013 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2015 | 60.48% | 39.52% |
| 2016 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
| 2017 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2018 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2019 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2020 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 2021 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
Music manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared music managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Music Manager | 60% | 40% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Music manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music managers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all music managers. Comparatively, 17.2% of music managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of music managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Music manager race
| Music manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Music manager race and ethnicity over time
See how music manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.25% | 8.82% | 6.23% | 14.57% |
| 2011 | 68.07% | 8.71% | 6.41% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 67.44% | 8.85% | 6.40% | 14.63% |
| 2013 | 67.03% | 9.07% | 6.56% | 14.69% |
| 2014 | 66.30% | 9.23% | 6.38% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 66.24% | 8.83% | 6.67% | 15.77% |
| 2016 | 65.99% | 8.90% | 6.53% | 15.95% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 9.03% | 6.66% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 65.23% | 8.83% | 6.68% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 65.28% | 8.75% | 6.78% | 16.38% |
| 2020 | 62.81% | 8.52% | 6.69% | 16.85% |
| 2021 | 61.52% | 8.82% | 7.15% | 17.18% |
Music manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white music managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music managers have the lowest average salary at $84,108.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,024 |
| White | $89,357 |
| Black or African American | $84,108 |
| Asian | $87,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,300 |
Average music manager age
See how the average age of music managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Music manager age breakdown
The average age of music managers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music manager population.
Music manager age breakdown
| Music Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Music manager educational attainment
The most common degree for music managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of music managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Music managers by degree level
| Music manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Music manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,735 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, music managers earn a median annual income of $92,789 compared to $75,507 for music managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,735 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,789 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,507 |
Music manager employment statistics
Most music managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music managers work.
Music manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Music manager jobs by company type
Employees with the music manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Music manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Music manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for music managers are media, education and retail.
Music manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Education | 12% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Music manager turnover and employment statistics
Music manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average music manager tenure
The average music manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 510 music managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Music manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Fine Jewelry Sales Associate | 7.09% | 347,850 |
| Sales Operations Coordinator | 7.23% | 93,072 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter Sales Person | 8.34% | 195,197 |
| Music Manager | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar music manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Fine Jewelry Sales Associate | 7.09% | 347,850 |
| Sales Operations Coordinator | 7.23% | 93,072 |
| Finance Sales Consultant | 7.29% | 101,031 |
| Counter Sales Person | 8.34% | 195,197 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by music managers
The most common foreign language among music managers is Spanish at 44.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hungarian at 8.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 44.0%
- Hungarian, 8.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Russian, 8.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Other, 24.0%
Music manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.0% |
| Hungarian | 8.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Russian | 8.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
