Violinist demographics and statistics in the US
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Violinist gender statistics
63.9% of violinists are women and 36.1% of violinists are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Violinist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Violinist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,107
Female income
$52,651
Violinist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in violinist positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of violinists are female.
Violinist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2011 | 29.55% | 70.45% |
| 2012 | 30.15% | 69.85% |
| 2013 | 32.03% | 67.97% |
| 2014 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
| 2015 | 32.18% | 67.82% |
| 2016 | 34.10% | 65.90% |
| 2017 | 31.42% | 68.58% |
| 2018 | 35.39% | 64.61% |
| 2019 | 38.23% | 61.77% |
| 2020 | 30.42% | 69.58% |
| 2021 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
Violinist related jobs gender ratio
We compared violinists 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% |
| Violinist | 36% | 64% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Violinist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among violinists is White, which makes up 66.8% of all violinists. Comparatively, 13.5% of violinists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of violinists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Violinist race
| Violinist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Violinist race and ethnicity over time
See how violinist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Violinist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.76% | 9.56% | 5.06% | 11.26% |
| 2011 | 70.35% | 10.91% | 4.37% | 11.44% |
| 2012 | 70.66% | 10.25% | 4.23% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 72.89% | 7.68% | 4.65% | 11.64% |
| 2014 | 68.84% | 9.93% | 5.35% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 72.14% | 8.07% | 4.96% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 8.58% | 4.85% | 11.63% |
| 2017 | 71.19% | 8.90% | 4.78% | 12.31% |
| 2018 | 68.27% | 9.43% | 6.07% | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 71.27% | 8.04% | 5.42% | 12.25% |
| 2020 | 66.32% | 8.10% | 6.16% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 66.82% | 8.82% | 5.59% | 13.46% |
Violinist wage gap by race
According to our data, white violinists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american violinists have the lowest average salary at $52,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,814 |
| White | $56,351 |
| Black or African American | $52,332 |
| Asian | $55,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,173 |
Average violinist age
See how the average age of violinists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Violinist 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 |
Violinist age breakdown
The average age of violinists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the violinist population.
Violinist age breakdown
| Violinist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Violinist educational attainment
The most common degree for violinists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of violinists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Violinists by degree level
| Violinist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Violinist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, violinists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,447 annually. With a Associate degree, violinists earn a median annual income of $56,391 compared to $51,315 for violinists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,447 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,745 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,315 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,391 |
Violinist employment statistics
Most violinists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where violinists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where violinists work.
Violinist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Violinist jobs by company type
Employees with the violinist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most violinists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Violinist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 9% |
Violinist jobs by industry
The most common industries for violinists are education, media and non profits.
Violinist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Media | 17% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Violinist turnover and employment statistics
Violinist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for violinists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Violinist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Violinist 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 violinist tenure
The average violinist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 944 violinists resumes in Zippia's database.
Violinist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Violinist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of violinists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Scholar Athlete | 7.62% | 1,382 |
| Violinist | 8.54% | - |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Lead Producer | 14.31% | 11,332 |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Similar violinist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Scholar Athlete | 7.62% | 1,382 |
| Hypnotist | 13.74% | 2 |
| Lead Producer | 14.31% | 11,332 |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Foreign languages spoken by violinists
The most common foreign language among violinists is Spanish at 34.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 34.9%
- French, 13.0%
- German, 7.5%
- Russian, 7.5%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- Other, 30.9%
Violinist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| French | 13.0% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Russian | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| Other | 30.9% |
