Music producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Music producer gender statistics
8.9% of music producers are women and 91.1% of music producers are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Music producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Music producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,381
Female income
$55,371
Music producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music producer positions over time. Currently, 8.9% of music producers are female.
Music producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2012 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2013 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2015 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2016 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2021 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
Music producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared music producers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Music Producer | 91% | 9% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Music producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music producers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all music producers. Comparatively, 14.7% of music producers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of music producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Music producer race
| Music producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Music producer race and ethnicity over time
See how music producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 8.07% | 4.73% | 13.06% |
| 2011 | 71.28% | 7.98% | 5.19% | 12.84% |
| 2012 | 73.07% | 7.60% | 4.73% | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 72.34% | 6.99% | 5.18% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 70.70% | 8.46% | 5.38% | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 70.27% | 7.85% | 4.58% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 69.44% | 8.19% | 5.64% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 7.86% | 5.69% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 70.88% | 7.53% | 6.24% | 12.07% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 7.16% | 6.50% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 67.88% | 6.66% | 5.74% | 14.16% |
| 2021 | 65.13% | 8.00% | 6.42% | 14.69% |
Music producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white music producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music producers have the lowest average salary at $55,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,781 |
| White | $57,390 |
| Black or African American | $55,385 |
| Asian | $57,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,303 |
Average music producer age
See how the average age of music producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music producer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Music producer age breakdown
The average age of music producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the music producer population.
Music producer age breakdown
| Music Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Music producer educational attainment
The most common degree for music producers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of music producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Music producers by degree level
| Music producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Music producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,706 |
Music producer employment statistics
Most music producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music producers work.
Music producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Music producer jobs by company type
Employees with the music producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Music producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for music producers are media, manufacturing and professional.
Music producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Music producer turnover and employment statistics
Music producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music producer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average music producer tenure
The average music producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,498 music producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Music producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Softball Coach | 7.62% | 14,469 |
| Symphony Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 80 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Music Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Music Critic | 30.45% | 2,595 |
Similar music producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Softball Coach | 7.62% | 14,469 |
| Symphony Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 80 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Music Critic | 30.45% | 2,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by music producers
The most common foreign language among music producers is Spanish at 42.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 42.7%
- French, 13.5%
- German, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Other, 26.9%
Music producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.7% |
| French | 13.5% |
| German | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Other | 26.9% |
