Youth choir director demographics and statistics in the US
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Youth choir director gender statistics
61.7% of youth choir directors are women and 38.3% of youth choir directors are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Youth choir director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Youth choir director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,501
Female income
$49,119
Youth choir director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in youth choir director positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of youth choir directors are female.
Youth choir director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2011 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2012 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2013 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2014 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2015 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2016 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2017 | 40.22% | 59.78% |
| 2018 | 39.68% | 60.32% |
| 2019 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2020 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2021 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
Youth choir director related jobs gender ratio
We compared youth choir directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Youth Choir Director | 38% | 62% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Youth choir director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among youth choir directors is White, which makes up 75.5% of all youth choir directors. Comparatively, 10.5% of youth choir directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of youth choir directors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Youth choir director race
| Youth choir director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Youth choir director race and ethnicity over time
See how youth choir director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Youth choir director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.85% | 6.60% | 3.31% | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 80.67% | 7.09% | 3.37% | 7.15% |
| 2012 | 81.85% | 5.56% | 3.35% | 8.61% |
| 2013 | 78.57% | 7.43% | 3.33% | 9.52% |
| 2014 | 78.53% | 8.29% | 2.47% | 8.70% |
| 2015 | 77.41% | 8.10% | 2.23% | 10.17% |
| 2016 | 77.54% | 6.86% | 3.42% | 9.41% |
| 2017 | 77.42% | 7.72% | 3.79% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 74.80% | 8.37% | 3.97% | 10.09% |
| 2019 | 77.64% | 6.71% | 4.03% | 9.35% |
| 2020 | 75.68% | 7.61% | 2.35% | 10.74% |
| 2021 | 75.55% | 7.31% | 2.78% | 10.46% |
Youth choir director wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american youth choir directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian youth choir directors have the lowest average salary at $50,582.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,351 |
| White | $53,712 |
| Black or African American | $59,070 |
| Asian | $50,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,160 |
Average youth choir director age
See how the average age of youth choir directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Youth choir director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51.5 | |
| White | 47.5 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 53.5 |
| Asian | 47.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 45 |
Youth choir director age breakdown
The average age of youth choir directors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the youth choir director population.
Youth choir director age breakdown
| Youth Choir Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Youth choir director educational attainment
The most common degree for youth choir directors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of youth choir directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Youth choir directors by degree level
| Youth choir director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Youth choir director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, youth choir directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,237 annually. With a Associate degree, youth choir directors earn a median annual income of $53,077 compared to $52,886 for youth choir directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,886 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,077 |
Youth choir director employment statistics
Company size where youth choir directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where youth choir directors work.
Youth choir director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 50% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Youth choir director turnover and employment statistics
Youth choir director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for youth choir directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Youth choir director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Youth choir director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 2.42% |
| 2012 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average youth choir director tenure
The average youth choir director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 youth choir directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Youth choir director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Youth choir director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of youth choir 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Liaison | 8.30% | 14,300 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Medicaid Service Coordinator | 13.09% | 43,932 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Youth Choir Director | 17.23% | - |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Chaplains Assistant | 20.25% | 2,500 |
Similar youth choir director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Student Liaison | 8.30% | 14,300 |
| Parish Worker | 10.45% | 19,329 |
| Medicaid Service Coordinator | 13.09% | 43,932 |
| Counselor | 13.47% | 77,536 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 19.71% | 57,284 |
| Chaplains Assistant | 20.25% | 2,500 |
Foreign languages spoken by youth choir directors
The most common foreign language among youth choir directors is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 17.6%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Indonesian, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Other, 29.4%
Youth choir director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Indonesian | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.4% |