Orchestra director demographics and statistics in the US
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Orchestra director gender statistics
51.6% of orchestra directors are women and 48.4% of orchestra directors are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Orchestra director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Orchestra director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,523
Female income
$57,717
Orchestra director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orchestra director positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of orchestra directors are female.
Orchestra director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.59% | 53.41% |
| 2011 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2012 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2013 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2014 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2015 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2016 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2017 | 47.48% | 52.52% |
| 2018 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2019 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
| 2020 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2021 | 48.42% | 51.58% |
Orchestra director related jobs gender ratio
We compared orchestra directors 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 Director | 48% | 52% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Orchestra director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orchestra directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all orchestra directors. Comparatively, 9.5% of orchestra directors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of orchestra directors 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 director race
| Orchestra director 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 director race and ethnicity over time
See how orchestra director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orchestra director 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 director wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino orchestra directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orchestra directors have the lowest average salary at $54,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,376 |
| White | $59,523 |
| Black or African American | $54,636 |
| Asian | $59,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,607 |
Orchestra director age breakdown
The average age of orchestra directors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orchestra director population.
Orchestra director age breakdown
| Orchestra Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Orchestra director educational attainment
The most common degree for orchestra directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of orchestra directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Orchestra directors by degree level
| Orchestra director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Orchestra director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orchestra directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $76,174 annually. With a Master's degree, orchestra directors earn a median annual income of $59,361 compared to $59,152 for orchestra directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,152 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,174 |
Orchestra director employment statistics
Most orchestra directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where orchestra directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orchestra directors work.
Orchestra director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Orchestra director jobs by company type
Employees with the orchestra director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orchestra directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Orchestra director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
Orchestra director jobs by industry
The most common industries for orchestra directors are education, government and non profits.
Orchestra director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 82% |
| Government | 6% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Orchestra director turnover and employment statistics
Orchestra director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orchestra directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orchestra director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orchestra director 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 director tenure
The average orchestra director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 466 orchestra directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Orchestra director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Orchestra director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orchestra directors 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 Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| College Football Coach | 7.62% | 15,713 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Stage Manager | 14.31% | 699 |
| Orchestra Director | 30.45% | - |
Similar orchestra director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Identifier | 5.42% | 23 |
| Professional Baseball Player | 6.54% | 43,576 |
| College Football Coach | 7.62% | 15,713 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Stage Manager | 14.31% | 699 |
Foreign languages spoken by orchestra directors
The most common foreign language among orchestra directors is Spanish at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Irish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 31.3%
- French, 18.8%
- Irish, 6.3%
- Telugu, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Other, 31.0%
Orchestra director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.3% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Irish | 6.3% |
| Telugu | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Other | 31.0% |
