Music writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Music writer gender statistics
36.3% of music writers are women and 63.7% of music writers are men.
- Male, 63.7%
- Female, 36.3%
Music writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.7% |
| Female | 36.3% |
Music writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,878
Female income
$69,044
Music writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in music writer positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of music writers are female.
Music writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2011 | 60.71% | 39.29% |
| 2012 | 61.39% | 38.61% |
| 2013 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2014 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
| 2015 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
| 2016 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2017 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2018 | 62.28% | 37.72% |
| 2019 | 70.51% | 29.49% |
| 2020 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2021 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
Music writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared music writers 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 Writer | 64% | 36% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Music writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among music writers is White, which makes up 74.7% of all music writers. Comparatively, 9.5% of music writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of music writers 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 writer race
| Music writer 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 writer race and ethnicity over time
See how music writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Music writer 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 writer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino music writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american music writers have the lowest average salary at $64,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,015 |
| White | $71,185 |
| Black or African American | $64,148 |
| Asian | $71,735 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,896 |
Music writer age breakdown
The average age of music writers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the music writer population.
Music writer age breakdown
| Music Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Music writer educational attainment
The most common degree for music writers is bachelor's degree, with 84% of music writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Music writers by degree level
| Music writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Music writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, music writers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $91,209 annually. With a Master's degree, music writers earn a median annual income of $70,105 compared to $69,928 for music writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,209 |
Music writer employment statistics
Most music writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where music writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where music writers work.
Music writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Music writer jobs by company type
Employees with the music writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most music writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Music writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 82% |
Music writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for music writers are media, professional and education.
Music writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 50% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Music writer turnover and employment statistics
Music writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for music writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Music writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Music writer 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 writer tenure
The average music writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 308 music writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Music writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Music writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of music writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Kick Boxer | 6.54% | 87 |
| Assistant Lacrosse Coach | 7.62% | 14,733 |
| Bugler | 8.54% | - |
| Amusement Park Entertainer | 13.74% | 1,053 |
| Director Of Senior Programs | 14.31% | 22,666 |
| Music Writer | 30.45% | - |
Similar music writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate Keeper | 5.42% | 7,455 |
| Kick Boxer | 6.54% | 87 |
| Assistant Lacrosse Coach | 7.62% | 14,733 |
| Bugler | 8.54% | |
| Amusement Park Entertainer | 13.74% | 1,053 |
| Director Of Senior Programs | 14.31% | 22,666 |
Foreign languages spoken by music writers
The most common foreign language among music writers is Spanish at 52.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- French, 26.3%
- Turkish, 5.3%
- German, 5.3%
- Hebrew, 5.3%
- Other, 5.2%
Music writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.6% |
| French | 26.3% |
| Turkish | 5.3% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Hebrew | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.2% |