Stage director demographics and statistics in the US
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Stage director gender statistics
45.9% of stage directors are women and 54.1% of stage directors are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Stage director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Stage director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,736
Female income
$48,939
Stage director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stage director positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of stage directors are female.
Stage director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2011 | 55.09% | 44.91% |
| 2012 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2013 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2014 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
| 2015 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2016 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2017 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2018 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2019 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2020 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2021 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
Stage director related jobs gender ratio
We compared stage directors 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% |
| Stage Director | 54% | 46% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Stage director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stage directors is White, which makes up 65.1% of all stage directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of stage directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of stage directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Stage director race
| Stage director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Stage director race and ethnicity over time
See how stage director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stage director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.96% | 8.07% | 4.73% | 13.06% |
| 2011 | 71.27% | 7.98% | 5.20% | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 73.06% | 7.60% | 4.73% | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 72.33% | 6.99% | 5.18% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 70.69% | 8.47% | 5.38% | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 7.85% | 4.58% | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 69.43% | 8.19% | 5.64% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 7.87% | 5.69% | 11.69% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 7.53% | 6.25% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 70.22% | 7.16% | 6.51% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 67.87% | 6.67% | 5.74% | 14.16% |
| 2021 | 65.12% | 8.00% | 6.42% | 14.69% |
Stage director wage gap by race
According to our data, white stage directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stage directors have the lowest average salary at $48,963.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,664 |
| White | $52,562 |
| Black or African American | $48,963 |
| Asian | $51,987 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,596 |
Average stage director age
See how the average age of stage directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stage director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Stage director age breakdown
The average age of stage directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the stage director population.
Stage director age breakdown
| Stage Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Stage director educational attainment
The most common degree for stage directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of stage directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Stage directors by degree level
| Stage director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Stage director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,273 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,321 |
Stage director employment statistics
Most stage directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where stage directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stage directors work.
Stage director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Stage director jobs by company type
Employees with the stage director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stage directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Stage director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 5% |
Stage director jobs by industry
The most common industries for stage directors are education, media and professional.
Stage director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Media | 21% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Stage director turnover and employment statistics
Stage director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stage directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stage director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stage director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average stage director tenure
The average stage director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 325 stage directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Stage director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Stage director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stage directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Employment Coach | 7.62% | 16,315 |
| Bugler | 8.54% | - |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Stage Director | 14.31% | - |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Similar stage director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Employment Coach | 7.62% | 16,315 |
| Bugler | 8.54% | |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Foreign languages spoken by stage directors
The most common foreign language among stage directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 11.5%
- Balinese, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 15.5%
Stage director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 11.5% |
| Balinese | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.5% |