Fishing guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishing guide gender statistics
8.4% of fishing guides are women and 91.6% of fishing guides are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Fishing guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Fishing guide gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,129
Female income
$54,245
Fishing guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishing guide positions over time. Currently, 8.4% of fishing guides are female.
Fishing guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2017 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2019 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2020 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2021 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
Fishing guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared fishing 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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Fishing guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishing guides is White, which makes up 69.1% of all fishing guides. Comparatively, 9.8% of fishing guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fishing guides are Asian.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fishing guide race
| Fishing guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fishing guide race and ethnicity over time
See how fishing guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fishing guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.45% | 5.31% | 5.81% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 74.69% | 8.24% | 5.74% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 73.31% | 9.29% | 5.52% | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 72.19% | 9.33% | 6.58% | 9.45% |
| 2014 | 72.03% | 7.71% | 5.86% | 9.71% |
| 2015 | 72.46% | 6.33% | 7.95% | 9.73% |
| 2016 | 69.53% | 8.17% | 8.92% | 10.59% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 6.70% | 8.18% | 8.60% |
| 2018 | 73.47% | 6.44% | 6.59% | 10.55% |
| 2019 | 72.81% | 7.46% | 8.20% | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 7.75% | 6.83% | 11.79% |
| 2021 | 69.10% | 6.45% | 9.60% | 9.84% |
Fishing guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fishing guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fishing guides have the lowest average salary at $53,782.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,110 |
| White | $61,419 |
| Black or African American | $53,782 |
| Asian | $81,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,722 |
Fishing guide age breakdown
The average age of fishing guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the fishing guide population.
Fishing guide age breakdown
| Fishing Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Fishing guide educational attainment
The most common degree for fishing guides is bachelor's degree, with 72% of fishing guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fishing guides by degree level
| Fishing guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fishing guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fishing guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $84,102 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fishing guides earn a median annual income of $79,194 compared to $58,561 for fishing guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,194 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,102 |
Fishing guide employment statistics
Most fishing guides work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where fishing guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fishing guides work.
Fishing guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Fishing guide jobs by company type
Employees with the fishing guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fishing guides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fishing guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 5% |
Fishing guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for fishing guides are hospitality, professional and retail.
Fishing guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fishing guide turnover and employment statistics
Fishing guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishing guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fishing guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishing 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 fishing guide tenure
The average fishing guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 856 fishing guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishing guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Fishing guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Fishing Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Bather | 10.47% | 56,991 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar fishing guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Bather | 10.47% | 56,991 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by fishing guides
The most common foreign language among fishing guides is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- German, 25.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Fishing guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| German | 25.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
