Piano player demographics and statistics in the US
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Piano player gender statistics
40.4% of piano players are women and 59.6% of piano players are men.
- Male, 59.6%
- Female, 40.4%
Piano player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.6% |
| Female | 40.4% |
Piano player gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,190
Female income
$50,845
Piano player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in piano player positions over time. Currently, 40.4% of piano players are female.
Piano player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2011 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| 2012 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2013 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2014 | 55.60% | 44.40% |
| 2015 | 55.33% | 44.67% |
| 2016 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2017 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2018 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2019 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2020 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2021 | 59.63% | 40.37% |
Piano player related jobs gender ratio
We compared piano players 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% |
| Piano Player | 60% | 40% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Piano player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among piano players is White, which makes up 67.1% of all piano players. Comparatively, 11.4% of piano players are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of piano players are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Piano player race
| Piano player race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Piano player race and ethnicity over time
See how piano player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Piano player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.02% | 10.33% | 5.82% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 70.61% | 11.69% | 5.13% | 9.42% |
| 2012 | 70.92% | 11.02% | 4.99% | 9.56% |
| 2013 | 73.14% | 8.45% | 5.41% | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 69.10% | 10.71% | 6.11% | 10.85% |
| 2015 | 72.40% | 8.84% | 5.73% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 72.45% | 9.36% | 5.62% | 9.60% |
| 2017 | 71.45% | 9.68% | 5.54% | 10.29% |
| 2018 | 68.53% | 10.20% | 6.84% | 10.76% |
| 2019 | 71.53% | 8.82% | 6.18% | 10.23% |
| 2020 | 66.57% | 8.88% | 6.93% | 12.19% |
| 2021 | 67.08% | 9.60% | 6.36% | 11.43% |
Piano player wage gap by race
According to our data, white piano players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american piano players have the lowest average salary at $50,540.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,865 |
| White | $54,377 |
| Black or African American | $50,540 |
| Asian | $54,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,253 |
Average piano player age
See how the average age of piano players varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Piano player 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 |
Piano player age breakdown
The average age of piano players is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the piano player population.
Piano player age breakdown
| Piano Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Piano player educational attainment
The most common degree for piano players is bachelor's degree, with 60% of piano players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Piano players by degree level
| Piano player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Piano player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, piano players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,190 annually. With a Associate degree, piano players earn a median annual income of $54,415 compared to $49,569 for piano players with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,069 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,415 |
Piano player employment statistics
Most piano players work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where piano players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where piano players work.
Piano player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Piano player jobs by company type
Employees with the piano player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most piano players prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Piano player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Piano player jobs by industry
The most common industries for piano players are non profits, education and health care.
Piano player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
Piano player turnover and employment statistics
Piano player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for piano players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Piano player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Piano player 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 piano player tenure
The average piano player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 piano players resumes in Zippia's database.
Piano player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Piano player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of piano players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Horseman | 6.54% | 67 |
| Assistant Wrestling Coach | 7.62% | 14,731 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | - |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Broadcast News Producer | 14.31% | 14,975 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Similar piano player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Horseman | 6.54% | 67 |
| Assistant Wrestling Coach | 7.62% | 14,731 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Broadcast News Producer | 14.31% | 14,975 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Foreign languages spoken by piano players
The most common foreign language among piano players is Korean at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Korean, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Piano player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |