Percussionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Percussionist gender statistics
10.9% of percussionists are women and 89.1% of percussionists are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Percussionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Percussionist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,949
Female income
$52,017
Percussionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in percussionist positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of percussionists are female.
Percussionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
| 2011 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2013 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2016 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 86.82% | 13.18% |
| 2018 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
Percussionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared percussionists 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% |
| Percussionist | 89% | 11% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Percussionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among percussionists is White, which makes up 64.0% of all percussionists. Comparatively, 12.7% of percussionists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of percussionists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Percussionist race
| Percussionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Percussionist race and ethnicity over time
See how percussionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Percussionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.96% | 13.33% | 4.87% | 10.53% |
| 2011 | 67.55% | 14.69% | 4.18% | 10.71% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 14.02% | 4.03% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 70.09% | 11.45% | 4.45% | 10.92% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 13.71% | 5.16% | 12.14% |
| 2015 | 69.34% | 11.84% | 4.77% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 69.39% | 12.35% | 4.66% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 68.39% | 12.67% | 4.59% | 11.58% |
| 2018 | 65.47% | 13.20% | 5.88% | 12.05% |
| 2019 | 68.47% | 11.81% | 5.23% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 63.52% | 11.88% | 5.97% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 64.02% | 12.60% | 5.40% | 12.73% |
Percussionist wage gap by race
According to our data, white percussionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american percussionists have the lowest average salary at $51,623.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,381 |
| White | $55,117 |
| Black or African American | $51,623 |
| Asian | $54,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,052 |
Average percussionist age
See how the average age of percussionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Percussionist 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 |
Percussionist age breakdown
The average age of percussionists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the percussionist population.
Percussionist age breakdown
| Percussionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Percussionist educational attainment
The most common degree for percussionists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of percussionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Percussionists by degree level
| Percussionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Percussionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, percussionists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,282 annually. With a Associate degree, percussionists earn a median annual income of $54,411 compared to $50,757 for percussionists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,282 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,399 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,757 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,411 |
Percussionist employment statistics
Most percussionists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where percussionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where percussionists work.
Percussionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Percussionist jobs by company type
Employees with the percussionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most percussionists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Percussionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 23% |
Percussionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for percussionists are education, media and hospitality.
Percussionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Media | 26% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Government | 16% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
Percussionist turnover and employment statistics
Percussionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for percussionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Percussionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Percussionist 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 percussionist tenure
The average percussionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 413 percussionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Percussionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Percussionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of percussionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Professional Athlete | 6.54% | 43,447 |
| Football Coach | 7.62% | 14,477 |
| Percussionist | 8.54% | - |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Morning News Producer | 14.31% | 10,547 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Similar percussionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Professional Athlete | 6.54% | 43,447 |
| Football Coach | 7.62% | 14,477 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Morning News Producer | 14.31% | 10,547 |
| Choral Director | 30.45% | 4,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by percussionists
The most common foreign language among percussionists is Spanish at 31.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 31.6%
- French, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Turkish, 5.3%
- Other, 36.7%
Percussionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.6% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Turkish | 5.3% |
| Other | 36.7% |
