Vocalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Vocalist gender statistics
57.7% of vocalists are women and 42.3% of vocalists are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Vocalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Vocalist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,461
Female income
$56,493
Vocalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vocalist positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of vocalists are female.
Vocalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.39% | 63.61% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2012 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2013 | 37.88% | 62.12% |
| 2014 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2015 | 38.05% | 61.95% |
| 2016 | 40.11% | 59.89% |
| 2017 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2018 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2019 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2020 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
| 2021 | 42.28% | 57.72% |
Vocalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared vocalists 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% |
| Vocalist | 42% | 58% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Vocalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vocalists is White, which makes up 64.7% of all vocalists. Comparatively, 13.3% of vocalists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of vocalists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Vocalist race
| Vocalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Vocalist race and ethnicity over time
See how vocalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vocalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.59% | 11.88% | 5.03% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 68.19% | 13.23% | 4.34% | 11.33% |
| 2012 | 68.49% | 12.57% | 4.20% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 70.72% | 10.00% | 4.62% | 11.53% |
| 2014 | 66.68% | 12.25% | 5.32% | 12.76% |
| 2015 | 69.97% | 10.39% | 4.93% | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 70.03% | 10.90% | 4.82% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 11.22% | 4.75% | 12.20% |
| 2018 | 66.10% | 11.75% | 6.04% | 12.67% |
| 2019 | 69.10% | 10.36% | 5.39% | 12.14% |
| 2020 | 64.15% | 10.42% | 6.13% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 64.66% | 11.14% | 5.56% | 13.34% |
Vocalist wage gap by race
According to our data, white vocalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vocalists have the lowest average salary at $56,110.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,318 |
| White | $60,970 |
| Black or African American | $56,110 |
| Asian | $60,498 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,541 |
Average vocalist age
See how the average age of vocalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vocalist 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 |
Vocalist age breakdown
The average age of vocalists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the vocalist population.
Vocalist age breakdown
| Vocalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Vocalist educational attainment
The most common degree for vocalists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of vocalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Vocalists by degree level
| Vocalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Vocalist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vocalists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,421 annually. With a Associate degree, vocalists earn a median annual income of $61,018 compared to $54,888 for vocalists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,421 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,005 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,888 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,018 |
Vocalist employment statistics
Most vocalists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where vocalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vocalists work.
Vocalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Vocalist jobs by company type
Employees with the vocalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vocalists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Vocalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 10% |
Vocalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for vocalists are media, education and non profits.
Vocalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Education | 19% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Vocalist turnover and employment statistics
Vocalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vocalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vocalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vocalist 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 vocalist tenure
The average vocalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,034 vocalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Vocalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Vocalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vocalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,517 |
| Vocalist | 8.54% | - |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Theatre Director | 14.31% | 4,631 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Similar vocalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,517 |
| Bareback Rider | 13.74% | 3,097 |
| Theatre Director | 14.31% | 4,631 |
| Choir Leader | 30.45% | 14,527 |
Foreign languages spoken by vocalists
The most common foreign language among vocalists is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and German is the third-most popular at 10.4%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 15.6%
- German, 10.4%
- Italian, 10.4%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Other, 14.2%
Vocalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 15.6% |
| German | 10.4% |
| Italian | 10.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Other | 14.2% |
