Opera singer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Opera singer demographics by:
Opera singer gender statistics
61.4% of opera singers are women and 38.6% of opera singers are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Opera singer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Opera singer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,699
Female income
$54,862
Opera singer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in opera singer positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of opera singers are female.
Opera singer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2011 | 31.83% | 68.17% |
| 2012 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2014 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2015 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2016 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2017 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
| 2018 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2019 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2020 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2021 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
Opera singer related jobs gender ratio
We compared opera singers 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% |
| Opera Singer | 39% | 61% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Opera singer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among opera singers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all opera singers. Comparatively, 13.5% of opera singers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of opera singers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Opera singer race
| Opera singer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Opera singer race and ethnicity over time
See how opera singer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Opera singer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.03% | 10.23% | 5.07% | 11.31% |
| 2011 | 69.62% | 11.58% | 4.38% | 11.49% |
| 2012 | 69.93% | 10.92% | 4.24% | 11.64% |
| 2013 | 72.15% | 8.35% | 4.66% | 11.69% |
| 2014 | 68.11% | 10.60% | 5.36% | 12.92% |
| 2015 | 71.40% | 8.74% | 4.97% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 71.46% | 9.25% | 4.87% | 11.67% |
| 2017 | 70.46% | 9.57% | 4.79% | 12.36% |
| 2018 | 67.54% | 10.10% | 6.09% | 12.83% |
| 2019 | 70.54% | 8.71% | 5.43% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 65.58% | 8.77% | 6.17% | 14.26% |
| 2021 | 66.09% | 9.49% | 5.61% | 13.50% |
Opera singer wage gap by race
According to our data, white opera singers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american opera singers have the lowest average salary at $54,495.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,518 |
| White | $59,141 |
| Black or African American | $54,495 |
| Asian | $58,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,775 |
Average opera singer age
See how the average age of opera singers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Opera singer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 43.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 35 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Opera singer age breakdown
The average age of opera singers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the opera singer population.
Opera singer age breakdown
| Opera Singer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Opera singer educational attainment
The most common degree for opera singers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of opera singers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Diploma, 3%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Opera singers by degree level
| Opera singer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Opera singer jobs you might like
Opera singer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, opera singers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,251 annually. With a Associate degree, opera singers earn a median annual income of $59,187 compared to $53,326 for opera singers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,251 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,187 |
Opera singer employment statistics
Most opera singers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where opera singers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where opera singers work.
Opera singer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Opera singer jobs by company type
Employees with the opera singer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most opera singers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Opera singer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Opera singer jobs by industry
The most common industries for opera singers are media, education and retail.
Opera singer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 50% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Opera singer turnover and employment statistics
Opera singer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for opera singers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Opera singer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Opera singer 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 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 18.25% |
Average opera singer tenure
The average opera singer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 opera singers resumes in Zippia's database.
Opera singer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Opera singer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of opera singers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | 5.42% | 6,164 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Executive Coach | 7.62% | 78,568 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | - |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Technical Solutions Director | 14.31% | 115,295 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar opera singer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | 5.42% | 6,164 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Executive Coach | 7.62% | 78,568 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Technical Solutions Director | 14.31% | 115,295 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by opera singers
The most common foreign language among opera singers is French at 26.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 23.6% and German is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- French, 26.4%
- Italian, 23.6%
- German, 22.2%
- Spanish, 15.3%
- Swedish, 2.8%
- Other, 9.7%
Opera singer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 26.4% |
| Italian | 23.6% |
| German | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 15.3% |
| Swedish | 2.8% |
| Other | 9.7% |