Cruise counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cruise counselor demographics by:
Cruise counselor gender statistics
69.5% of cruise counselors are women and 30.5% of cruise counselors are men.
- Female, 69.5%
- Male, 30.5%
Cruise counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.5% |
| Male | 30.5% |
Cruise counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,473
Female income
$39,341
Cruise counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cruise counselor positions over time. Currently, 69.5% of cruise counselors are female.
Cruise counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2011 | 28.69% | 71.31% |
| 2012 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2013 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
| 2014 | 25.11% | 74.89% |
| 2015 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2016 | 28.74% | 71.26% |
| 2017 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2018 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
| 2019 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2020 | 23.37% | 76.63% |
| 2021 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
Cruise counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cruise counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Cruise Counselor | 31% | 69% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Cruise counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cruise counselors is White, which makes up 65.7% of all cruise counselors. Comparatively, 13.0% of cruise counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of cruise counselors are Asian.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Cruise counselor race
| Cruise counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Cruise counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how cruise counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cruise counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.69% | 7.40% | 8.98% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 67.76% | 8.91% | 10.00% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 72.52% | 7.11% | 7.08% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 69.78% | 7.55% | 9.74% | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 68.05% | 10.04% | 8.70% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 67.25% | 8.11% | 9.61% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 68.48% | 7.74% | 9.76% | 12.21% |
| 2017 | 66.28% | 8.75% | 11.06% | 11.26% |
| 2018 | 68.52% | 7.64% | 10.86% | 9.99% |
| 2019 | 63.27% | 10.48% | 12.12% | 11.90% |
| 2020 | 68.86% | 7.39% | 8.70% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 7.03% | 10.18% | 12.97% |
Cruise counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, white cruise counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cruise counselors have the lowest average salary at $39,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,117 |
| White | $43,182 |
| Black or African American | $39,509 |
| Asian | $41,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,994 |
Average cruise counselor age
See how the average age of cruise counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cruise counselor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 57 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 56.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 47 |
Cruise counselor age breakdown
The average age of cruise counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 84% of the cruise counselor population.
Cruise counselor age breakdown
| Cruise Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 84% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Cruise counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for cruise counselors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of cruise counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cruise counselors by degree level
| Cruise counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cruise counselor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cruise counselors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,353 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, cruise counselors earn a median annual income of $38,499 compared to $36,448 for cruise counselors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,499 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,353 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,448 |
Cruise counselor employment statistics
Company size where cruise counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cruise counselors work.
Cruise counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Cruise counselor turnover and employment statistics
Cruise counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cruise counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cruise counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cruise counselor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 19.74% |
Average cruise counselor tenure
The average cruise counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 cruise counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cruise counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Cruise counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cruise counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Marketer | 5.13% | 2,735 |
| Airport Sales Agent | 5.67% | 41,045 |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Junior Account Executive | 9.53% | 113,698 |
| Cruise Counselor | 17.39% | - |
Similar cruise counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Power Marketer | 5.13% | 2,735 |
| Airport Sales Agent | 5.67% | 41,045 |
| Policy Writer, Sales | 6.79% | 143,938 |
| Junior Account Executive | 9.53% | 113,698 |
Foreign languages spoken by cruise counselors
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cruise counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |