Orchestra conductor demographics and statistics in the US
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Orchestra conductor gender statistics
36.4% of orchestra conductors are women and 63.6% of orchestra conductors are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Orchestra conductor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Orchestra conductor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,650
Female income
$53,775
Orchestra conductor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orchestra conductor positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of orchestra conductors are female.
Orchestra conductor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2011 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2012 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2013 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2016 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2017 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2018 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2019 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2020 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Orchestra conductor related jobs gender ratio
We compared orchestra conductors 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% |
| Orchestra Conductor | 64% | 36% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Orchestra conductor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orchestra conductors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all orchestra conductors. Comparatively, 9.5% of orchestra conductors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of orchestra conductors 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%
Orchestra conductor race
| Orchestra conductor 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% |
Orchestra conductor race and ethnicity over time
See how orchestra conductor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orchestra conductor 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% |
Orchestra conductor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino orchestra conductors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orchestra conductors have the lowest average salary at $50,591.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,497 |
| White | $55,650 |
| Black or African American | $50,591 |
| Asian | $56,032 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,963 |
Orchestra conductor age breakdown
The average age of orchestra conductors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orchestra conductor population.
Orchestra conductor age breakdown
| Orchestra Conductor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Orchestra conductor educational attainment
The most common degree for orchestra conductors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of orchestra conductors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Orchestra conductors by degree level
| Orchestra conductor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Orchestra conductor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orchestra conductors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $73,223 annually. With a Master's degree, orchestra conductors earn a median annual income of $55,482 compared to $55,264 for orchestra conductors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,482 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,264 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,223 |
Orchestra conductor employment statistics
Company size where orchestra conductors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orchestra conductors work.
Orchestra conductor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Orchestra conductor turnover and employment statistics
Orchestra conductor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orchestra conductors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orchestra conductor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orchestra conductor 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 orchestra conductor tenure
The average orchestra conductor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 orchestra conductors resumes in Zippia's database.
Orchestra conductor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Orchestra conductor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orchestra conductors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Professional Poker Player | 6.54% | 43,553 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Associate Program Director | 14.31% | 77,084 |
| Orchestra Conductor | 30.45% | - |
Similar orchestra conductor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Professional Poker Player | 6.54% | 43,553 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Professional Musician | 8.54% | 43,354 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Associate Program Director | 14.31% | 77,084 |
Foreign languages spoken by orchestra conductors
The most common foreign language among orchestra conductors is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Orchestra conductor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |