Theatre director demographics and statistics in the US
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Theatre director gender statistics
61.4% of theatre directors are women and 38.6% of theatre directors are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Theatre director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Theatre director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,969
Female income
$51,178
Theatre director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in theatre director positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of theatre directors are female.
Theatre director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2011 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2012 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2013 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2014 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2015 | 41.45% | 58.55% |
| 2016 | 39.45% | 60.55% |
| 2017 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2018 | 37.32% | 62.68% |
| 2019 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2020 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 2021 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
Theatre director related jobs gender ratio
We compared theatre 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% |
| Theatre Director | 39% | 61% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Theatre director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among theatre directors is White, which makes up 66.0% of all theatre directors. Comparatively, 13.5% of theatre directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of theatre directors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Theatre director race
| Theatre director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Theatre director race and ethnicity over time
See how theatre director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Theatre director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.84% | 8.34% | 4.86% | 11.87% |
| 2011 | 72.15% | 8.25% | 5.33% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 73.94% | 7.87% | 4.86% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 73.21% | 7.26% | 5.31% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 71.56% | 8.74% | 5.51% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 71.14% | 8.12% | 4.71% | 12.55% |
| 2016 | 70.30% | 8.47% | 5.77% | 12.18% |
| 2017 | 72.29% | 8.14% | 5.82% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 71.75% | 7.80% | 6.38% | 10.88% |
| 2019 | 71.10% | 7.44% | 6.64% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 68.74% | 6.94% | 5.87% | 12.96% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 8.27% | 6.55% | 13.49% |
Theatre director wage gap by race
According to our data, white theatre directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american theatre directors have the lowest average salary at $51,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,901 |
| White | $54,786 |
| Black or African American | $51,202 |
| Asian | $54,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,830 |
Average theatre director age
See how the average age of theatre directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Theatre 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 |
Theatre director age breakdown
The average age of theatre directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the theatre director population.
Theatre director age breakdown
| Theatre Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Theatre director educational attainment
The most common degree for theatre directors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of theatre directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Theatre directors by degree level
| Theatre director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Theatre director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,437 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,552 |
Theatre director employment statistics
Most theatre directors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where theatre directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where theatre directors work.
Theatre director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Theatre director jobs by company type
Employees with the theatre director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most theatre directors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Theatre director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 7% |
Theatre director jobs by industry
The most common industries for theatre directors are education, media and government.
Theatre director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Media | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Theatre director turnover and employment statistics
Theatre director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for theatre directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Theatre director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Theatre 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 theatre director tenure
The average theatre director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 589 theatre directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Theatre director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Theatre director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of theatre 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Singer Songwriter | 8.54% | 106 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Theatre Director | 14.31% | - |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar theatre director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Head Coach | 7.62% | 22,027 |
| Singer Songwriter | 8.54% | 106 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by theatre directors
The most common foreign language among theatre directors is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 17.9%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Czech, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 32.2%
Theatre director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 17.9% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Czech | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 32.2% |
