Music theory teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Music theory teacher gender statistics
40.3% of music theory teachers are women and 59.7% of music theory teachers are men.
- Male, 59.7%
- Female, 40.3%
Music theory teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.7% |
| Female | 40.3% |
Music theory teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,589
Female income
$45,041
Music theory teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music theory teacher positions over time. Currently, 40.3% of music theory teachers are female.
Music theory teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2011 | 60.84% | 39.16% |
| 2012 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2013 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2014 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2015 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2016 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2017 | 60.08% | 39.92% |
| 2018 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2019 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 41.53% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 40.27% |
Music theory teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared music theory teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Music Theory Teacher | 60% | 40% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Music theory teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music theory teachers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all music theory teachers. Comparatively, 13.0% of music theory teachers are Asian and 9.9% of music theory teachers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.0%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Music theory teacher race
| Music theory teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Music theory teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how music theory teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music theory teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.42% | 7.07% | 10.93% | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 6.91% | 11.65% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 70.71% | 7.21% | 11.52% | 8.02% |
| 2013 | 69.85% | 7.57% | 11.81% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 69.94% | 7.19% | 11.48% | 8.65% |
| 2015 | 68.39% | 7.42% | 12.43% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 68.88% | 7.34% | 12.15% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 67.96% | 7.09% | 13.32% | 8.89% |
| 2018 | 69.74% | 6.83% | 11.64% | 9.08% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 7.10% | 12.58% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 66.15% | 6.80% | 12.22% | 9.77% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 6.93% | 13.02% | 9.89% |
Music theory teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian music theory teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music theory teachers have the lowest average salary at $45,960.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,393 |
| White | $46,441 |
| Black or African American | $45,960 |
| Asian | $47,558 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,606 |
Average music theory teacher age
See how the average age of music theory teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Music theory teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Music theory teacher age breakdown
The average age of music theory teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the music theory teacher population.
Music theory teacher age breakdown
| Music Theory Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Music theory teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for music theory teachers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of music theory teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Music theory teachers by degree level
| Music theory teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Music theory teacher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,438 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,785 |
Music theory teacher employment statistics
Company size where music theory teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music theory teachers work.
Music theory teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Music theory teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for music theory teachers are education, media and professional.
Music theory teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Music theory teacher turnover and employment statistics
Music theory teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music theory teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music theory teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music theory teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average music theory teacher tenure
The average music theory teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 music theory teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music theory teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Music theory teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music theory teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Music Theory Teacher | 15.52% | - |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Similar music theory teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Associate | 6.04% | 23,082 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Supervisor | 16.25% | 40,543 |
Foreign languages spoken by music theory teachers
The most common foreign language among music theory teachers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 16.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- German, 12.2%
- Portuguese, 8.2%
- Other, 20.4%
Music theory teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 16.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| German | 12.2% |
| Portuguese | 8.2% |
| Other | 20.4% |