Soloist demographics and statistics in the US
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Soloist gender statistics
59.2% of soloists are women and 40.8% of soloists are men.
- Female, 59.2%
- Male, 40.8%
Soloist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% |
| Male | 40.8% |
Soloist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,683
Female income
$52,117
Soloist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soloist positions over time. Currently, 59.2% of soloists are female.
Soloist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.96% | 65.04% |
| 2011 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
| 2012 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
| 2013 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2014 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2015 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2016 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2017 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
| 2018 | 39.98% | 60.02% |
| 2019 | 42.94% | 57.06% |
| 2020 | 34.71% | 65.29% |
| 2021 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
Soloist related jobs gender ratio
We compared soloists 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% |
| Soloist | 41% | 59% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Soloist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soloists is White, which makes up 65.3% of all soloists. Comparatively, 13.3% of soloists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of soloists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Soloist race
| Soloist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Soloist race and ethnicity over time
See how soloist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soloist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.22% | 11.33% | 5.01% | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 68.82% | 12.68% | 4.32% | 11.26% |
| 2012 | 69.13% | 12.02% | 4.18% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 71.35% | 9.45% | 4.60% | 11.47% |
| 2014 | 67.31% | 11.70% | 5.30% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 70.60% | 9.84% | 4.92% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 70.66% | 10.35% | 4.81% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 10.67% | 4.73% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 66.73% | 11.20% | 6.03% | 12.61% |
| 2019 | 69.73% | 9.81% | 5.37% | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 64.78% | 9.88% | 6.12% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 65.29% | 10.59% | 5.55% | 13.28% |
Soloist wage gap by race
According to our data, white soloists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american soloists have the lowest average salary at $51,785.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,422 |
| White | $55,985 |
| Black or African American | $51,785 |
| Asian | $55,578 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,752 |
Average soloist age
See how the average age of soloists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Soloist 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 |
Soloist age breakdown
The average age of soloists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the soloist population.
Soloist age breakdown
| Soloist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Soloist educational attainment
The most common degree for soloists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of soloists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Soloists by degree level
| Soloist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Soloist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soloists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,384 annually. With a Associate degree, soloists earn a median annual income of $56,026 compared to $50,725 for soloists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,384 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,091 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,725 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,026 |
Soloist employment statistics
Company size where soloists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where soloists work.
Soloist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
Soloist turnover and employment statistics
Soloist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soloists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soloist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soloist 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 soloist tenure
The average soloist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 307 soloists resumes in Zippia's database.
Soloist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Soloist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soloists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Sports Recruiter | 7.62% | 28,311 |
| Soloist | 8.54% | - |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 9,324 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Similar soloist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Sports Recruiter | 7.62% | 28,311 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 9,324 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by soloists
The most common foreign language among soloists is Spanish at 23.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and German is the third-most popular at 17.9%.
- Spanish, 23.2%
- French, 21.4%
- German, 17.9%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 19.6%
Soloist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| French | 21.4% |
| German | 17.9% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 19.6% |