Studio musician demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio musician gender statistics
7.3% of studio musicians are women and 92.7% of studio musicians are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Studio musician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Studio musician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,696
Female income
$53,088
Studio musician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio musician positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of studio musicians are female.
Studio musician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2011 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2013 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2016 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2017 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2018 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2020 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2021 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
Studio musician related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio musicians 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% |
| Studio Musician | 93% | 7% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Studio musician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio musicians is White, which makes up 67.1% of all studio musicians. Comparatively, 13.3% of studio musicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of studio musicians are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Studio musician race
| Studio musician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Studio musician race and ethnicity over time
See how studio musician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio musician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.99% | 9.60% | 5.01% | 11.05% |
| 2011 | 70.59% | 10.96% | 4.32% | 11.24% |
| 2012 | 70.89% | 10.29% | 4.17% | 11.38% |
| 2013 | 73.12% | 7.72% | 4.59% | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 69.08% | 9.97% | 5.30% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 72.37% | 8.11% | 4.91% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 72.43% | 8.62% | 4.80% | 11.42% |
| 2017 | 71.42% | 8.94% | 4.73% | 12.11% |
| 2018 | 68.50% | 9.47% | 6.02% | 12.58% |
| 2019 | 71.50% | 8.08% | 5.36% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 66.55% | 8.15% | 6.11% | 14.01% |
| 2021 | 67.06% | 8.87% | 5.54% | 13.25% |
Studio musician wage gap by race
According to our data, white studio musicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio musicians have the lowest average salary at $52,750.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,447 |
| White | $57,018 |
| Black or African American | $52,750 |
| Asian | $56,605 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,766 |
Average studio musician age
See how the average age of studio musicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio musician 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 |
Studio musician age breakdown
The average age of studio musicians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the studio musician population.
Studio musician age breakdown
| Studio Musician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Studio musician educational attainment
The most common degree for studio musicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of studio musicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Studio musicians by degree level
| Studio musician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Studio musician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio musicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,520 annually. With a Associate degree, studio musicians earn a median annual income of $57,061 compared to $51,674 for studio musicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,520 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,012 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,061 |
Studio musician employment statistics
Most studio musicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio musicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio musicians work.
Studio musician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Studio musician jobs by company type
Employees with the studio musician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio musicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Studio musician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 70% |
Studio musician jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio musicians are media, education and manufacturing.
Studio musician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 19% |
| Education | 15% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Studio musician turnover and employment statistics
Studio musician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio musicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio musician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio musician 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 studio musician tenure
The average studio musician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 studio musicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio musician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 44% |
Studio musician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio musicians 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 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Golf Coach | 7.62% | 15,441 |
| Studio Musician | 8.54% | - |
| Rodeo Clown | 13.74% | 2 |
| Senior Program Associate | 14.31% | 65,343 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Similar studio musician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Statistician | 5.42% | 1,846 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Golf Coach | 7.62% | 15,441 |
| Rodeo Clown | 13.74% | 2 |
| Senior Program Associate | 14.31% | 65,343 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio musicians
The most common foreign language among studio musicians is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Igbo, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Studio musician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Igbo | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |