Ballet Dancer demographics and statistics in the US
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Ballet Dancer gender statistics
77.8% of ballet dancers are women and 22.2% of ballet dancers are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Ballet Dancer gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Ballet Dancer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$49,474
Female Income
$47,251
Ballet Dancer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ballet dancer positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of ballet dancers are female.
Ballet Dancer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2011 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2012 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2013 | 22.39% | 77.61% |
| 2014 | 26.18% | 73.82% |
| 2015 | 22.70% | 77.30% |
| 2016 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
| 2017 | 33.95% | 66.05% |
| 2018 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2019 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
| 2020 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2021 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
Ballet Dancer related jobs gender ratio
We compared ballet dancers 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% |
| Ballet Dancer | 22% | 78% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Ballet Dancer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ballet dancers is White, which makes up 44.7% of all ballet dancers. Comparatively, 32.2% of ballet dancers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of ballet dancers are Unknown.
- White, 44.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 32.2%
- Unknown, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ballet Dancer Race
| Ballet Dancer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.2% |
| Unknown | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ballet Dancer race and ethnicity over time
See how ballet dancer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Ballet Dancer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.40% | 7.69% | 7.43% | 19.18% |
| 2011 | 56.90% | 5.72% | 5.48% | 25.29% |
| 2012 | 52.38% | 15.27% | 5.98% | 20.47% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 5.67% | 5.24% | 20.70% |
| 2014 | 59.82% | 12.28% | 3.63% | 19.41% |
| 2015 | 66.69% | 1.73% | 4.63% | 18.53% |
| 2016 | 49.41% | 11.69% | 6.85% | 23.14% |
| 2017 | 55.40% | 4.27% | 4.70% | 24.93% |
| 2018 | 57.61% | 4.96% | 8.48% | 23.21% |
| 2019 | 50.64% | 10.00% | 6.44% | 26.86% |
| 2020 | 53.99% | 5.09% | 6.70% | 23.95% |
| 2021 | 44.71% | 4.00% | 7.56% | 32.21% |
Ballet Dancer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ballet dancers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ballet dancers have the lowest average salary at $47,303.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,898 |
| White | $48,754 |
| Black or African American | $47,303 |
| Asian | $52,065 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,481 |
Ballet Dancer JOBS
Ballet Dancer age breakdown
The average age of ballet dancers is 20-30 years years old, representing 62% of the ballet dancer population.
Ballet Dancer age breakdown
| Ballet Dancer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 4% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 62% |
Ballet Dancer educational attainment
The most common degree for ballet dancers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of ballet dancers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Ballet Dancers by degree level
| Ballet Dancer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Ballet Dancer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ballet dancers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,731 annually. With a Master's degree, ballet dancers earn a median annual income of $57,198 compared to $54,827 for ballet dancers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,198 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,731 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,827 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,980 |
Ballet Dancer employment statistics
Most ballet dancers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where ballet dancers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ballet dancers work.
Ballet Dancer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 38% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Ballet Dancer jobs by company type
Employees with the ballet dancer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ballet dancers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ballet Dancer jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Ballet Dancer jobs by industry
The most common industries for ballet dancers are media, education and hospitality.
Ballet Dancer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 43% |
| Education | 12% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Ballet Dancer turnover and employment statistics
Ballet Dancer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ballet dancers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Ballet Dancer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ballet Dancer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 20.48% |
| 2012 | 18.60% |
| 2013 | 19.67% |
| 2014 | 16.28% |
| 2015 | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 5.66% |
| 2020 | 23.44% |
| 2021 | 23.53% |
Average ballet dancer tenure
The average ballet dancer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 232 ballet dancers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ballet Dancer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Ballet Dancer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ballet dancers 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 |
| Scout Sniper | 7.62% | 390 |
| Singer | 8.54% | 414 |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Program Director/Master Control Supervisor | 14.31% | 103,518 |
| Ballet Dancer | 23.98% | - |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |
Similar ballet dancer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Scout Sniper | 7.62% | 390 |
| Singer | 8.54% | 414 |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Program Director/Master Control Supervisor | 14.31% | 103,518 |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by ballet dancers
The most common foreign language among ballet dancers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 27.8%
- German, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Greek, 5.6%
- Other, 5.4%
Ballet Dancer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 27.8% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Greek | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.4% |
