Music supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Music supervisor gender statistics
32.3% of music supervisors are women and 67.7% of music supervisors are men.
- Male, 67.7%
- Female, 32.3%
Music supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.7% |
| Female | 32.3% |
Music supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,973
Female income
$58,350
Music supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music supervisor positions over time. Currently, 32.3% of music supervisors are female.
Music supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2012 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2013 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2014 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
| 2015 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2016 | 67.30% | 32.70% |
| 2017 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
Music supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared music supervisors 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 Supervisor | 68% | 32% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Music supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music supervisors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all music supervisors. Comparatively, 17.7% of music supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of music supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Music supervisor race
| Music supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Music supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how music supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.52% | 8.36% | 5.98% | 15.04% |
| 2011 | 68.33% | 8.26% | 6.16% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 67.70% | 8.40% | 6.15% | 15.10% |
| 2013 | 67.30% | 8.62% | 6.31% | 15.17% |
| 2014 | 66.57% | 8.77% | 6.13% | 16.14% |
| 2015 | 66.51% | 8.37% | 6.42% | 16.25% |
| 2016 | 66.26% | 8.44% | 6.28% | 16.42% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 8.57% | 6.41% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 65.49% | 8.37% | 6.42% | 16.83% |
| 2019 | 65.54% | 8.30% | 6.53% | 16.85% |
| 2020 | 63.08% | 8.07% | 6.44% | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 61.79% | 8.37% | 6.90% | 17.65% |
Music supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white music supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music supervisors have the lowest average salary at $64,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,558 |
| White | $68,722 |
| Black or African American | $64,152 |
| Asian | $66,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,799 |
Average music supervisor age
See how the average age of music supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of music supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music supervisor population.
Music supervisor age breakdown
| Music Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Music supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for music supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of music supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Music supervisors by degree level
| Music supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Music supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,109 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, music supervisors earn a median annual income of $71,731 compared to $56,747 for music supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,109 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,566 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,731 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,747 |
Music supervisor employment statistics
Most music supervisors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music supervisors work.
Music supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Music supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the music supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Music supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 4% |
Music supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for music supervisors are media, education and retail.
Music supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Education | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Music supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Music supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average music supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 music supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Music supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Music supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music supervisors 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 |
| Fashion Consultant | 7.09% | 71,574 |
| Telesales Supervisor | 7.23% | 2,710 |
| Licensed Sales Agent | 7.29% | 63,324 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Music Supervisor | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar music supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Fashion Consultant | 7.09% | 71,574 |
| Telesales Supervisor | 7.23% | 2,710 |
| Licensed Sales Agent | 7.29% | 63,324 |
| Front Counter Attendant | 8.34% | 93,837 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by music supervisors
The most common foreign language among music supervisors is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- French, 22.7%
- Italian, 18.2%
- Swahili, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Other, 13.6%
Music supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| French | 22.7% |
| Italian | 18.2% |
| Swahili | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Other | 13.6% |