Cruise director demographics and statistics in the US
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Cruise director gender statistics
46.2% of cruise directors are women and 53.8% of cruise directors are men.
- Male, 53.8%
- Female, 46.2%
Cruise director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.8% |
| Female | 46.2% |
Cruise director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,898
Female income
$44,166
Cruise director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cruise director positions over time. Currently, 46.2% of cruise directors are female.
Cruise director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2011 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2012 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2013 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2014 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2015 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2016 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2017 | 63.59% | 36.41% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 40.42% |
| 2019 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2020 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2021 | 53.79% | 46.21% |
Cruise director related jobs gender ratio
We compared cruise directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hunting guide and fishing guide have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Art Museum Docent | 21% | 79% |
| Tour Coordinator | 30% | 70% |
| Art Museum Aide | 30% | 70% |
| Cruise Director | 54% | 46% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Cruise director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cruise directors is White, which makes up 67.4% of all cruise directors. Comparatively, 10.3% of cruise directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of cruise directors are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cruise director race
| Cruise director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cruise director race and ethnicity over time
See how cruise director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cruise director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 5.31% | 6.08% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 72.95% | 8.23% | 6.01% | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 71.57% | 9.28% | 5.79% | 9.14% |
| 2013 | 70.45% | 9.33% | 6.85% | 9.92% |
| 2014 | 70.29% | 7.70% | 6.13% | 10.18% |
| 2015 | 70.72% | 6.32% | 8.22% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | 67.79% | 8.17% | 9.19% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 71.66% | 6.70% | 8.45% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 71.73% | 6.44% | 6.86% | 11.02% |
| 2019 | 71.07% | 7.45% | 8.47% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 65.62% | 7.74% | 7.10% | 12.26% |
| 2021 | 67.36% | 6.44% | 9.87% | 10.31% |
Cruise director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cruise directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cruise directors have the lowest average salary at $44,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,188 |
| White | $46,471 |
| Black or African American | $44,011 |
| Asian | $52,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,947 |
Cruise director age breakdown
The average age of cruise directors is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the cruise director population.
Cruise director age breakdown
| Cruise Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Cruise director educational attainment
The most common degree for cruise directors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of cruise directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cruise directors by degree level
| Cruise director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cruise director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cruise directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,855 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cruise directors earn a median annual income of $51,569 compared to $45,572 for cruise directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,572 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,855 |
Cruise director employment statistics
Company size where cruise directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cruise directors work.
Cruise director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cruise director jobs by industry
The most common industries for cruise directors are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Cruise director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 44% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Cruise director turnover and employment statistics
Cruise director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cruise directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cruise director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cruise director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 8.97% |
| 2015 | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 12.65% |
| 2021 | 10.96% |
Average cruise director tenure
The average cruise director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 479 cruise directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cruise director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cruise director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cruise 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Cruise Director | 9.47% | - |
| Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 21,735 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar cruise director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 21,735 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by cruise directors
The most common foreign language among cruise directors is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 14.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- Italian, 14.7%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Hebrew, 5.9%
- Other, 26.4%
Cruise director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| Italian | 14.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Hebrew | 5.9% |
| Other | 26.4% |