Stand Up Comedian demographics and statistics in the US
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Stand Up Comedian gender statistics
11.3% of stand up comedians are women and 88.7% of stand up comedians are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Stand Up Comedian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Stand Up Comedian gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$50,698
Female Income
$48,456
Stand Up Comedian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stand up comedian positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of stand up comedians are female.
Stand Up Comedian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.96% | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2012 | 90.80% | 9.20% |
| 2013 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2014 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2015 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2019 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2020 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
Stand Up Comedian related jobs gender ratio
We compared stand up comedians 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% |
| Stand Up Comedian | 89% | 11% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Stand Up Comedian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stand up comedians is White, which makes up 57.4% of all stand up comedians. Comparatively, 17.4% of stand up comedians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of stand up comedians are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Stand Up Comedian Race
| Stand Up Comedian Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Stand Up Comedian race and ethnicity over time
See how stand up comedian 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
Stand Up Comedian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.66% | 10.70% | 2.47% | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 63.99% | 12.25% | 3.76% | 15.88% |
| 2012 | 66.99% | 9.80% | 3.53% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 12.17% | 3.92% | 16.84% |
| 2014 | 64.57% | 10.16% | 5.34% | 16.05% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 9.63% | 5.89% | 16.61% |
| 2016 | 66.21% | 11.17% | 4.54% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 10.62% | 3.98% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 62.35% | 10.23% | 6.99% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 59.96% | 13.48% | 4.94% | 16.56% |
| 2020 | 58.51% | 10.07% | 5.49% | 20.16% |
| 2021 | 57.42% | 12.81% | 5.38% | 17.44% |
Stand Up Comedian wage gap by race
According to our data, white stand up comedians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stand up comedians have the lowest average salary at $47,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,218 |
| White | $52,499 |
| Black or African American | $47,599 |
| Asian | $52,400 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,970 |
Stand Up Comedian age breakdown
The average age of stand up comedians is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the stand up comedian population.
Stand Up Comedian age breakdown
| Stand Up Comedian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Stand Up Comedian educational attainment
The most common degree for stand up comedians is bachelor's degree, with 72% of stand up comedians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 10% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Stand Up Comedians by degree level
| Stand Up Comedian Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Stand Up Comedian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,631 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,509 |
Stand Up Comedian employment statistics
Most stand up comedians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where stand up comedians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stand up comedians work.
Stand Up Comedian jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Stand Up Comedian jobs by company type
Employees with the stand up comedian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stand up comedians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Stand Up Comedian jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 17% |
Stand Up Comedian jobs by industry
The most common industries for stand up comedians are government, media and professional.
Stand Up Comedian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Media | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Stand Up Comedian turnover and employment statistics
Stand Up Comedian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stand up comedians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Stand Up Comedian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stand Up Comedian Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.74% |
| 2011 | 35.67% |
| 2012 | 39.76% |
| 2013 | 36.77% |
| 2014 | 29.23% |
| 2015 | 26.93% |
| 2016 | 27.31% |
| 2017 | 29.70% |
| 2018 | 27.27% |
| 2019 | 23.64% |
| 2020 | 41.76% |
| 2021 | 44.18% |
Average stand up comedian tenure
The average stand up comedian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265 stand up comedians resumes in Zippia's database.
Stand Up Comedian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 44% |
Stand Up Comedian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stand up comedians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Scout | 7.62% | 490 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Morning Show Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 10,004 |
| Stand Up Comedian | 19.40% | - |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Similar stand up comedian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Scout | 7.62% | 490 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Morning Show Newscast Producer | 14.31% | 10,004 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | 253 |
Foreign languages spoken by stand up comedians
The most common foreign language among stand up comedians is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Shona, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Stand Up Comedian languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Shona | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |