Pianist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pianist gender statistics
49.5% of pianists are women and 50.5% of pianists are men.
- Male, 50.5%
- Female, 49.5%
Pianist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Pianist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,041
Female income
$52,471
Pianist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pianist positions over time. Currently, 49.5% of pianists are female.
Pianist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.37% | 55.63% |
| 2011 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2012 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2013 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2014 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2015 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2016 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2017 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2018 | 49.71% | 50.29% |
| 2019 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2020 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2021 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
Pianist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pianists 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% |
| Pianist | 51% | 49% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Pianist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pianists is White, which makes up 65.9% of all pianists. Comparatively, 12.9% of pianists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pianists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Pianist race
| Pianist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Pianist race and ethnicity over time
See how pianist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pianist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.87% | 11.17% | 4.92% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 69.46% | 12.53% | 4.23% | 10.90% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 11.87% | 4.08% | 11.04% |
| 2013 | 71.99% | 9.30% | 4.50% | 11.10% |
| 2014 | 67.95% | 11.55% | 5.21% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 71.25% | 9.69% | 4.82% | 11.59% |
| 2016 | 71.30% | 10.20% | 4.71% | 11.08% |
| 2017 | 70.30% | 10.52% | 4.64% | 11.77% |
| 2018 | 67.38% | 11.05% | 5.93% | 12.24% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 9.66% | 5.28% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 65.43% | 9.72% | 6.02% | 13.67% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 10.44% | 5.45% | 12.91% |
Pianist wage gap by race
According to our data, white pianists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pianists have the lowest average salary at $52,139.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,781 |
| White | $56,344 |
| Black or African American | $52,139 |
| Asian | $55,936 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,110 |
Average pianist age
See how the average age of pianists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pianist 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 |
Pianist age breakdown
The average age of pianists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the pianist population.
Pianist age breakdown
| Pianist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pianist educational attainment
The most common degree for pianists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of pianists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pianists by degree level
| Pianist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pianist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pianists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,748 annually. With a Associate degree, pianists earn a median annual income of $56,386 compared to $51,077 for pianists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,748 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,077 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,386 |
Pianist employment statistics
Most pianists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where pianists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pianists work.
Pianist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Pianist jobs by company type
Employees with the pianist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pianists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Pianist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 2% |
Pianist jobs by industry
The most common industries for pianists are education, non profits and hospitality.
Pianist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Non Profits | 31% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Pianist turnover and employment statistics
Pianist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pianists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pianist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pianist 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 pianist tenure
The average pianist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,750 pianists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pianist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Pianist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pianists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Steward | 5.42% | 2,395 |
| Motorcyclist | 6.54% | 1,067 |
| Lead Coach | 7.62% | 16,047 |
| Pianist | 8.54% | - |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| News Director | 14.31% | 13,114 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Similar pianist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Steward | 5.42% | 2,395 |
| Motorcyclist | 6.54% | 1,067 |
| Lead Coach | 7.62% | 16,047 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| News Director | 14.31% | 13,114 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Foreign languages spoken by pianists
The most common foreign language among pianists is Spanish at 33.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.4%.
- Spanish, 33.5%
- French, 14.0%
- German, 8.4%
- Russian, 7.8%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Other, 30.2%
Pianist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.5% |
| French | 14.0% |
| German | 8.4% |
| Russian | 7.8% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Other | 30.2% |
