Theatre manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Theatre manager gender statistics
36.4% of theatre managers are women and 63.6% of theatre managers are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Theatre manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Theatre manager gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,121
Female income
$46,181
Theatre manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in theatre manager positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of theatre managers are female.
Theatre manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2011 | 69.25% | 30.75% |
| 2012 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
| 2013 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
| 2014 | 68.44% | 31.56% |
| 2015 | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2017 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2018 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2019 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2020 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
| 2021 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
Theatre manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared theatre managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Theatre Manager | 64% | 36% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Theatre manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among theatre managers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all theatre managers. Comparatively, 13.5% of theatre managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of theatre managers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Theatre manager race
| Theatre manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Theatre manager race and ethnicity over time
See how theatre manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Theatre manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.15% | 7.88% | 4.71% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 74.37% | 7.95% | 4.67% | 10.73% |
| 2012 | 73.48% | 7.95% | 4.98% | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 73.41% | 7.64% | 5.46% | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 72.52% | 7.88% | 5.52% | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 71.91% | 8.03% | 5.77% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 7.81% | 5.79% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 70.98% | 7.82% | 6.38% | 12.17% |
| 2018 | 71.03% | 7.69% | 6.33% | 12.26% |
| 2019 | 70.47% | 7.59% | 6.25% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 67.92% | 7.76% | 6.52% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 65.97% | 8.05% | 7.04% | 13.55% |
Theatre manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian theatre managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american theatre managers have the lowest average salary at $48,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,662 |
| White | $54,147 |
| Black or African American | $48,878 |
| Asian | $64,099 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,973 |
Average theatre manager age
See how the average age of theatre managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Theatre manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Theatre manager age breakdown
The average age of theatre managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the theatre manager population.
Theatre manager age breakdown
| Theatre Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Theatre manager educational attainment
The most common degree for theatre managers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of theatre managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Theatre managers by degree level
| Theatre manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Theatre manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, theatre managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,526 annually. With a Master's degree, theatre managers earn a median annual income of $77,270 compared to $62,619 for theatre managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,270 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,619 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,526 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,221 |
Theatre manager employment statistics
Most theatre managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where theatre managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where theatre managers work.
Theatre manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Theatre manager jobs by company type
Employees with the theatre manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most theatre managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Theatre manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 4% |
Theatre manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for theatre managers are media, education and retail.
Theatre manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 30% |
| Education | 21% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Theatre manager turnover and employment statistics
Theatre manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for theatre managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Theatre manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Theatre manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average theatre manager tenure
The average theatre manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 436 theatre managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Theatre manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Theatre manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of theatre managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Theatre Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Property Disposal Manager | 11.54% | 8,414 |
| Finance Services Director | 11.66% | 160,136 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Similar theatre manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Property Disposal Manager | 11.54% | 8,414 |
| Finance Services Director | 11.66% | 160,136 |
| Archives Director | 14.16% | 6,928 |
Foreign languages spoken by theatre managers
The most common foreign language among theatre managers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Venetian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Venetian, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Theatre manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Venetian | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
