Escort demographics and statistics in the US
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Escort gender statistics
42.9% of escorts are women and 57.1% of escorts are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Escort gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Escort gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,064
Female income
$29,109
Escort gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in escort positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of escorts are female.
Escort gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2011 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2012 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
| 2013 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2014 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2015 | 60.50% | 39.50% |
| 2016 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2017 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2018 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2019 | 64.14% | 35.86% |
| 2020 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2021 | 57.06% | 42.94% |
Escort related jobs gender ratio
We compared escorts 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% |
| Escort | 57% | 43% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Escort demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among escorts is White, which makes up 67.2% of all escorts. Comparatively, 10.4% of escorts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of escorts are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Escort race
| Escort race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Escort race and ethnicity over time
See how escort racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Escort race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.57% | 5.35% | 6.11% | 9.46% |
| 2011 | 72.81% | 8.28% | 6.04% | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 71.42% | 9.33% | 5.82% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 70.30% | 9.37% | 6.88% | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 70.15% | 7.75% | 6.16% | 10.25% |
| 2015 | 70.58% | 6.37% | 8.25% | 10.27% |
| 2016 | 67.64% | 8.21% | 9.22% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 71.51% | 6.74% | 8.48% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 71.58% | 6.48% | 6.89% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 7.50% | 8.50% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 65.48% | 7.79% | 7.13% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 67.22% | 6.49% | 9.90% | 10.38% |
Escort wage gap by race
According to our data, asian escorts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american escorts have the lowest average salary at $29,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,136 |
| White | $29,704 |
| Black or African American | $29,068 |
| Asian | $31,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,325 |
Escort age breakdown
The average age of escorts is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the escort population.
Escort age breakdown
| Escort Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Escort educational attainment
The most common degree for escorts is bachelor's degree, with 37% of escorts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Escorts by degree level
| Escort degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Escort wage gap by degree level
According to the data, escorts with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,266 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, escorts earn a median annual income of $30,961 compared to $29,475 for escorts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,961 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,266 |
Escort employment statistics
Most escorts work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where escorts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where escorts work.
Escort jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Escort jobs by company type
Employees with the escort job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most escorts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Escort jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Escort jobs by industry
The most common industries for escorts are health care, professional and non profits.
Escort industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Escort turnover and employment statistics
Escort unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for escorts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Escort unemployment rate by year
| Year | Escort 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 escort tenure
The average escort stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,785 escorts resumes in Zippia's database.
Escort tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Escort LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of escorts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Escort | 9.47% | - |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar escort jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by escorts
The most common foreign language among escorts is Spanish at 57.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 57.6%
- French, 8.9%
- Japanese, 4.9%
- German, 3.1%
- Russian, 3.1%
- Other, 22.4%
Escort languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.6% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Japanese | 4.9% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Russian | 3.1% |
| Other | 22.4% |
