Music Producer Statistics By Gender
8.9% of music producers are women and 91.1% of music producers are men.
- Male, 91.1%
- Female, 8.9%
Music Producers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.1% |
| Female | 8.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Music Producer
Women Earn 98¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Music Producer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the music producer position over time.
Music Producer Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Music Producer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among music producers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all music producers. Comparatively, there are 14.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.0% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among music producers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Music Producer Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,781 |
| White | $57,390 |
| Black or African American | $55,385 |
| Asian | $57,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,303 |
Average Age of a Music Producer
We determined the average age of music producers based on ethnicity and gender.
Music Producer Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of music producer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of music producers is 40+ years old, which represents 49% of the population.
Music Producer Age
| Music Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Types of Music Producer Degree Levels
The most common degree for music producers is bachelor's degree 60% of music producers earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 16% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 12%.
- Bachelors, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Masters, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Music Producers By Education
| Music Producer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Masters | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Music Producer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,706 |
Music Producer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where music producers work. We found most music producers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most music producers is the media industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire music producers.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Music Producer Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Music Producers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ music producers. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of music producers changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Music Producer Stay in a Job
By looking over 1,498 music producers resumes, we figured out that the average music producer enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 34%.
Music Producer Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Music Producers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to music producers.
| 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 |
Music Producer 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% |
