Driver/guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Driver/guide gender statistics
22.7% of driver/guides are women and 77.3% of driver/guides are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Driver/guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Driver/guide gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,071
Female income
$32,004
Driver/guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in driver/guide positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of driver/guides are female.
Driver/guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2011 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2012 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
| 2013 | 83.49% | 16.51% |
| 2014 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2015 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2016 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2017 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2020 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2021 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
Driver/guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared driver/guides 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% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Driver/guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among driver/guides is White, which makes up 67.5% of all driver/guides. Comparatively, 10.6% of driver/guides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of driver/guides are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Driver/guide race
| Driver/guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Driver/guide race and ethnicity over time
See how driver/guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Driver/guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.82% | 4.73% | 6.23% | 9.71% |
| 2011 | 73.06% | 7.65% | 6.15% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 71.67% | 8.70% | 5.93% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 70.55% | 8.75% | 7.00% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 70.40% | 7.12% | 6.27% | 10.50% |
| 2015 | 70.83% | 5.74% | 8.36% | 10.52% |
| 2016 | 67.89% | 7.59% | 9.34% | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 71.76% | 6.12% | 8.60% | 9.39% |
| 2018 | 71.83% | 5.86% | 7.01% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 6.87% | 8.61% | 9.85% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 7.16% | 7.25% | 12.58% |
| 2021 | 67.47% | 5.86% | 10.01% | 10.63% |
Driver/guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian driver/guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american driver/guides have the lowest average salary at $31,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,229 |
| White | $33,285 |
| Black or African American | $31,918 |
| Asian | $36,440 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,645 |
Driver/guide age breakdown
The average age of driver/guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the driver/guide population.
Driver/guide age breakdown
| Driver/Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Driver/guide educational attainment
The most common degree for driver/guides is bachelor's degree, with 60% of driver/guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Driver/guides by degree level
| Driver/guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Driver/guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, driver/guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,758 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, driver/guides earn a median annual income of $36,067 compared to $32,787 for driver/guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,067 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,758 |
Driver/guide employment statistics
Most driver/guides work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where driver/guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where driver/guides work.
Driver/guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Driver/guide jobs by company type
Employees with the driver/guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most driver/guides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Driver/guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 5% |
Driver/guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for driver/guides are hospitality, transportation and health care.
Driver/guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Driver/guide turnover and employment statistics
Driver/guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for driver/guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Driver/guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Driver/guide 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 driver/guide tenure
The average driver/guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 driver/guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Driver/guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Driver/guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of driver/guides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Driver/Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar driver/guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by driver/guides
The most common foreign language among driver/guides is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- German, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Other, 25.0%
Driver/guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Other | 25.0% |