Vocal teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocal teacher gender statistics
71.8% of vocal teachers are women and 28.2% of vocal teachers are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Vocal teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Vocal teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,432
Female income
$47,904
Vocal teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocal teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.8% of vocal teachers are female.
Vocal teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2011 | 26.58% | 73.42% |
| 2012 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2013 | 27.95% | 72.05% |
| 2014 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2015 | 26.26% | 73.74% |
| 2016 | 28.17% | 71.83% |
| 2017 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| 2018 | 29.41% | 70.59% |
| 2019 | 28.17% | 71.83% |
| 2020 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2021 | 28.25% | 71.75% |
Vocal teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocal teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Vocal Teacher | 28% | 72% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Vocal teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocal teachers is White, which makes up 62.3% of all vocal teachers. Comparatively, 14.2% of vocal teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of vocal teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Vocal teacher race
| Vocal teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Vocal teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how vocal teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocal teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.59% | 12.76% | 4.92% | 12.43% |
| 2011 | 65.63% | 12.91% | 5.27% | 12.99% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 12.18% | 5.65% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 65.00% | 11.95% | 5.56% | 13.86% |
| 2014 | 64.55% | 11.91% | 6.82% | 13.30% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 11.36% | 6.34% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 64.46% | 11.95% | 5.70% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 64.02% | 11.58% | 6.46% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 67.24% | 11.58% | 4.83% | 12.97% |
| 2019 | 68.09% | 10.98% | 4.54% | 13.15% |
| 2020 | 64.72% | 11.52% | 4.52% | 13.49% |
| 2021 | 62.28% | 11.92% | 5.38% | 14.22% |
Vocal teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vocal teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocal teachers have the lowest average salary at $48,704.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,507 |
| White | $50,803 |
| Black or African American | $48,704 |
| Asian | $51,798 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,399 |
Average vocal teacher age
See how the average age of vocal teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vocal teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Vocal teacher age breakdown
The average age of vocal teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the vocal teacher population.
Vocal teacher age breakdown
| Vocal Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Vocal teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for vocal teachers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of vocal teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Vocal teachers by degree level
| Vocal teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Vocal teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocal teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,947 annually. With a Master's degree, vocal teachers earn a median annual income of $55,313 compared to $51,156 for vocal teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,313 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,156 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,947 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,525 |
Vocal teacher employment statistics
Company size where vocal teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocal teachers work.
Vocal teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Vocal teacher turnover and employment statistics
Vocal teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocal teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocal teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocal teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average vocal teacher tenure
The average vocal teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 vocal teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocal teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Vocal teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocal teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Associate | 6.04% | 44,953 |
| Peer Tutor | 9.25% | 39,558 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Vocal Teacher | 11.80% | - |
| Communication Skills Instructor | 12.94% | 25,609 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar vocal teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Associate | 6.04% | 44,953 |
| Peer Tutor | 9.25% | 39,558 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Communication Skills Instructor | 12.94% | 25,609 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocal teachers
The most common foreign language among vocal teachers is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.0% and French is the third-most popular at 15.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- German, 15.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Vocal teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| German | 15.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |