Singer demographics and statistics in the US
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Singer gender statistics
57.1% of singers are women and 42.9% of singers are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Singer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Singer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,626
Female income
$61,316
Singer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in singer positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of singers are female.
Singer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2011 | 35.80% | 64.20% |
| 2012 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2013 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2014 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2015 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2016 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2017 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2018 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2019 | 45.14% | 54.86% |
| 2020 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2021 | 42.94% | 57.06% |
Singer related jobs gender ratio
We compared singers 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% |
| Singer | 43% | 57% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Singer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among singers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all singers. Comparatively, 13.3% of singers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of singers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Singer race
| Singer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Singer race and ethnicity over time
See how singer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Singer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.40% | 11.17% | 5.01% | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 68.99% | 12.53% | 4.32% | 11.25% |
| 2012 | 69.30% | 11.87% | 4.18% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 71.52% | 9.30% | 4.60% | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 67.48% | 11.55% | 5.30% | 12.68% |
| 2015 | 70.77% | 9.69% | 4.91% | 11.95% |
| 2016 | 70.83% | 10.20% | 4.81% | 11.44% |
| 2017 | 69.83% | 10.52% | 4.73% | 12.12% |
| 2018 | 66.91% | 11.04% | 6.02% | 12.59% |
| 2019 | 69.91% | 9.66% | 5.37% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 64.95% | 9.72% | 6.11% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 10.44% | 5.54% | 13.27% |
Singer wage gap by race
According to our data, white singers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american singers have the lowest average salary at $60,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,583 |
| White | $66,312 |
| Black or African American | $60,889 |
| Asian | $65,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,716 |
Average singer age
See how the average age of singers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Singer 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 |
Singer age breakdown
The average age of singers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the singer population.
Singer age breakdown
| Singer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Singer educational attainment
The most common degree for singers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of singers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Singers by degree level
| Singer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Singer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, singers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,647 annually. With a Associate degree, singers earn a median annual income of $66,365 compared to $59,527 for singers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,647 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,432 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,365 |
Singer employment statistics
Most singers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where singers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where singers work.
Singer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Singer jobs by company type
Employees with the singer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most singers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Singer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Singer jobs by industry
The most common industries for singers are education, media and professional.
Singer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Media | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Singer turnover and employment statistics
Singer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for singers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Singer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Singer 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 singer tenure
The average singer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,892 singers resumes in Zippia's database.
Singer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Singer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of singers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Coach/Instructor | 7.62% | 40,986 |
| Singer | 8.54% | - |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Promotions Producer | 14.31% | 11,781 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Similar singer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Coach/Instructor | 7.62% | 40,986 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Promotions Producer | 14.31% | 11,781 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by singers
The most common foreign language among singers is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and German is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- French, 17.9%
- German, 9.2%
- Italian, 9.2%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Other, 23.1%
Singer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| French | 17.9% |
| German | 9.2% |
| Italian | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Other | 23.1% |
