Music publisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Music publisher gender statistics
30.4% of music publishers are women and 69.6% of music publishers are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Music publisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Music publisher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,584
Female income
$53,498
Music publisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music publisher positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of music publishers are female.
Music publisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.99% | 32.01% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2012 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2013 | 69.36% | 30.64% |
| 2014 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2015 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| 2016 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2017 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2018 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2019 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2020 | 67.63% | 32.37% |
| 2021 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
Music publisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared music publishers 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 Publisher | 70% | 30% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Music publisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music publishers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all music publishers. Comparatively, 9.5% of music publishers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of music publishers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Music publisher race
| Music publisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Music publisher race and ethnicity over time
See how music publisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music publisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 10.58% | 3.77% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 11.94% | 3.08% | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 11.27% | 2.94% | 6.65% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 8.70% | 3.36% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 10.96% | 4.06% | 7.94% |
| 2015 | 77.72% | 9.09% | 3.67% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 77.77% | 9.60% | 3.56% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 9.92% | 3.49% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 84.16% | 7.44% | 2.48% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 82.77% | 5.34% | 3.05% | 6.10% |
| 2020 | 73.57% | 8.40% | 4.51% | 7.99% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 5.62% | 5.27% | 9.49% |
Music publisher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino music publishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music publishers have the lowest average salary at $48,051.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,741 |
| White | $55,936 |
| Black or African American | $48,051 |
| Asian | $56,568 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,605 |
Music publisher age breakdown
The average age of music publishers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music publisher population.
Music publisher age breakdown
| Music Publisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Music publisher educational attainment
The most common degree for music publishers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of music publishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Music publishers by degree level
| Music publisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Music publisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music publishers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $80,320 annually. With a Master's degree, music publishers earn a median annual income of $54,701 compared to $54,500 for music publishers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,500 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,320 |
Music publisher turnover and employment statistics
Music publisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music publishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music publisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music publisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 6.42% |
| 2014 | 6.38% |
| 2015 | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.79% |
Average music publisher tenure
The average music publisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 music publishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music publisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 41% |
Music publisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music publishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Head Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 21,993 |
| Ballet Soloist | 8.54% | 5 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Director Of Program Development | 14.31% | 131,077 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | - |
Similar music publisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Head Baseball Coach | 7.62% | 21,993 |
| Ballet Soloist | 8.54% | 5 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Director Of Program Development | 14.31% | 131,077 |
Foreign languages spoken by music publishers
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 42.9%
Music publisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 42.9% |