Singer songwriter demographics and statistics in the US
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Singer songwriter gender statistics
46.3% of singer songwriters are women and 53.7% of singer songwriters are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Singer songwriter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Singer songwriter gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,831
Female income
$78,901
Singer songwriter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in singer songwriter positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of singer songwriters are female.
Singer songwriter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2011 | 46.27% | 53.73% |
| 2012 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2013 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2014 | 49.62% | 50.38% |
| 2015 | 49.34% | 50.66% |
| 2016 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2017 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2018 | 52.93% | 47.07% |
| 2019 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2020 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2021 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
Singer songwriter related jobs gender ratio
We compared singer songwriters 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 Songwriter | 54% | 46% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Singer songwriter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among singer songwriters is White, which makes up 65.3% of all singer songwriters. Comparatively, 13.4% of singer songwriters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of singer songwriters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Singer songwriter race
| Singer songwriter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Singer songwriter race and ethnicity over time
See how singer songwriter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Singer songwriter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.22% | 11.12% | 5.05% | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 68.82% | 12.48% | 4.36% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 69.13% | 11.82% | 4.22% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 71.35% | 9.25% | 4.64% | 11.62% |
| 2014 | 67.31% | 11.50% | 5.34% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 70.60% | 9.64% | 4.96% | 12.11% |
| 2016 | 70.66% | 10.15% | 4.85% | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 10.47% | 4.77% | 12.29% |
| 2018 | 66.73% | 11.00% | 6.07% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 69.73% | 9.61% | 5.41% | 12.23% |
| 2020 | 64.78% | 9.67% | 6.16% | 14.19% |
| 2021 | 65.29% | 10.39% | 5.59% | 13.43% |
Singer songwriter wage gap by race
According to our data, white singer songwriters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american singer songwriters have the lowest average salary at $78,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,965 |
| White | $84,826 |
| Black or African American | $78,392 |
| Asian | $84,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,937 |
Average singer songwriter age
See how the average age of singer songwriters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Singer songwriter 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 songwriter age breakdown
The average age of singer songwriters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the singer songwriter population.
Singer songwriter age breakdown
| Singer Songwriter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Singer songwriter educational attainment
The most common degree for singer songwriters is bachelor's degree, with 66% of singer songwriters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Singer songwriters by degree level
| Singer songwriter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Singer songwriter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, singer songwriters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,641 annually. With a Associate degree, singer songwriters earn a median annual income of $84,890 compared to $76,769 for singer songwriters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,641 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,769 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,890 |
Singer songwriter employment statistics
Most singer songwriters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where singer songwriters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where singer songwriters work.
Singer songwriter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Singer songwriter jobs by company type
Employees with the singer songwriter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most singer songwriters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Singer songwriter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 4% |
Singer songwriter jobs by industry
The most common industries for singer songwriters are media, retail and hospitality.
Singer songwriter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 26% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Singer songwriter turnover and employment statistics
Singer songwriter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for singer songwriters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Singer songwriter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Singer songwriter 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 songwriter tenure
The average singer songwriter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 976 singer songwriters resumes in Zippia's database.
Singer songwriter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 46% |
Singer songwriter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of singer songwriters 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 Statistician | 5.42% | 1,846 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Athletic Instructor | 7.62% | 26,857 |
| Singer Songwriter | 8.54% | - |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Program Director/Traffic Director | 14.31% | 63,894 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Similar singer songwriter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Statistician | 5.42% | 1,846 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Athletic Instructor | 7.62% | 26,857 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Program Director/Traffic Director | 14.31% | 63,894 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Foreign languages spoken by singer songwriters
The most common foreign language among singer songwriters is Spanish at 50.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.8%
- German, 9.5%
- French, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Other, 22.3%
Singer songwriter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.8% |
| German | 9.5% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Other | 22.3% |
