Performer demographics and statistics in the US
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Performer gender statistics
52.3% of performers are women and 47.7% of performers are men.
- Female, 52.3%
- Male, 47.7%
Performer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% |
| Male | 47.7% |
Performer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,562
Female income
$49,301
Performer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in performer positions over time. Currently, 52.3% of performers are female.
Performer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.59% | 64.41% |
| 2011 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2012 | 36.42% | 63.58% |
| 2013 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2014 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2015 | 37.19% | 62.81% |
| 2016 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2017 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2018 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2019 | 40.94% | 59.06% |
| 2020 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2021 | 47.75% | 52.25% |
Performer related jobs gender ratio
We compared performers 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% |
| Performer | 48% | 52% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Performer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among performers is White, which makes up 57.1% of all performers. Comparatively, 20.5% of performers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of performers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Performer race
| Performer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Performer race and ethnicity over time
See how performer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Performer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.72% | 12.64% | 5.68% | 16.51% |
| 2011 | 65.07% | 11.29% | 4.35% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 65.15% | 9.97% | 4.27% | 16.40% |
| 2013 | 66.88% | 7.70% | 4.22% | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 62.90% | 8.60% | 5.99% | 16.56% |
| 2015 | 65.94% | 9.50% | 4.51% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 64.48% | 10.93% | 4.87% | 15.67% |
| 2017 | 67.97% | 8.84% | 5.76% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 63.81% | 10.63% | 5.29% | 17.67% |
| 2019 | 61.50% | 10.12% | 7.17% | 17.94% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 13.70% | 5.29% | 18.97% |
| 2021 | 57.13% | 9.99% | 5.59% | 20.46% |
Performer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian performers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown performers have the lowest average salary at $52,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,437 |
| White | $55,709 |
| Black or African American | $54,524 |
| Asian | $56,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,603 |
Average performer age
See how the average age of performers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Performer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Performer age breakdown
The average age of performers is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the performer population.
Performer age breakdown
| Performer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Performer educational attainment
The most common degree for performers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of performers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Performers by degree level
| Performer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Performer employment statistics
Most performers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where performers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where performers work.
Performer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Performer jobs by company type
Employees with the performer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most performers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Performer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Performer jobs by industry
The most common industries for performers are media, hospitality and education.
Performer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Performer turnover and employment statistics
Performer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for performers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Performer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Performer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
Average performer tenure
The average performer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,992 performers resumes in Zippia's database.
Performer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Performer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of performers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Student Athlete | 7.62% | 9,762 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Performer | 13.74% | - |
| Director Technical Development | 14.31% | 137,657 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Similar performer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Volleyball Player | 6.54% | 531 |
| Student Athlete | 7.62% | 9,762 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Director Technical Development | 14.31% | 137,657 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Foreign languages spoken by performers
The most common foreign language among performers is Spanish at 42.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 42.6%
- French, 19.0%
- German, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Other, 25.0%
Performer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.6% |
| French | 19.0% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Other | 25.0% |
