Recording artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Recording artist gender statistics
26.9% of recording artists are women and 73.1% of recording artists are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Recording artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Recording artist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,039
Female income
$52,166
Recording artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recording artist positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of recording artists are female.
Recording artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.95% | 32.05% |
| 2011 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2012 | 67.43% | 32.57% |
| 2013 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2014 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2016 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2017 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2018 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2019 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2020 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2021 | 73.08% | 26.92% |
Recording artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared recording artists 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% |
| Recording Artist | 73% | 27% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Recording artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recording artists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all recording artists. Comparatively, 13.3% of recording artists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of recording artists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Recording artist race
| Recording artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Recording artist race and ethnicity over time
See how recording artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recording artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.89% | 11.67% | 5.01% | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 68.48% | 13.03% | 4.32% | 11.26% |
| 2012 | 68.79% | 12.37% | 4.18% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 71.01% | 9.80% | 4.60% | 11.46% |
| 2014 | 66.97% | 12.05% | 5.30% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 10.18% | 4.91% | 11.95% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 10.70% | 4.81% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 69.32% | 11.02% | 4.73% | 12.13% |
| 2018 | 66.40% | 11.54% | 6.03% | 12.60% |
| 2019 | 69.40% | 10.16% | 5.37% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 64.44% | 10.22% | 6.11% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 64.95% | 10.94% | 5.55% | 13.28% |
Recording artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white recording artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recording artists have the lowest average salary at $51,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,870 |
| White | $56,503 |
| Black or African American | $51,795 |
| Asian | $56,045 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,117 |
Average recording artist age
See how the average age of recording artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recording artist 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 |
Recording artist age breakdown
The average age of recording artists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the recording artist population.
Recording artist age breakdown
| Recording Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Recording artist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Recording artists by degree level
| Recording artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Recording artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recording artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,755 annually. With a Associate degree, recording artists earn a median annual income of $56,550 compared to $50,614 for recording artists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,755 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,798 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,550 |
Recording artist employment statistics
Most recording artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where recording artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recording artists work.
Recording artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Recording artist jobs by company type
Employees with the recording artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recording artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Recording artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Recording artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for recording artists are media, professional and hospitality.
Recording artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Recording artist turnover and employment statistics
Recording artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recording artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recording artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recording artist 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 recording artist tenure
The average recording artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,076 recording artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Recording artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Recording artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recording artists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | 5.42% | 6,164 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Assistant Person's Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,566 |
| Recording Artist | 8.54% | - |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Youth Program Director | 14.31% | 73,347 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar recording artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | 5.42% | 6,164 |
| Motorcycle Racer | 6.54% | 47 |
| Assistant Person's Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,566 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Youth Program Director | 14.31% | 73,347 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by recording artists
The most common foreign language among recording artists is Spanish at 48.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.9% and German is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 48.9%
- French, 14.9%
- German, 8.5%
- Portuguese, 6.4%
- Polish, 4.3%
- Other, 17.0%
Recording artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.9% |
| French | 14.9% |
| German | 8.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.4% |
| Polish | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.0% |
