The average employee age for guides is 38 years. The guide workforce reached a whopping 16,253 in 2020!
Among guides, we discovered that 48.9% of them are women, while 46.8% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among guides is White, which makes up 71.4% of all guides. Comparatively, there are 11.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.9% of the Asian ethnicity. Guides are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, guides are more likely to find a job in the retail industry.
From where do we know all information about guide demographics? We analyzed 20,555 guides resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Guide Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as guides. Keep reading to find out what the results for guides were.
Guide Gender Ratio
Among guides, 48.9% of them are women compared to 46.8% which are men.
- Female, 48.9%
- Male, 46.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
Guide Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among guides is White, which makes up 71.4% of all guides. Comparatively, there are 11.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.9% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Guides
The chart below shows that 50.1% of guides speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 50.1%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 5.4%
- German, 5.0%
- Mandarin, 4.2%
- Other, 22.8%
Guide Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among guides.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Guide Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the guide position over time.
Guide Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of guides changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of guides based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Guide
By looking over 20,555 guides resumes, we figured out that the average guide enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 37%.
Guide Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of guide employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of guides is 40+ years old, which represents 42% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Guides with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, hunting guide and fishing guide have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Art Museum Docent | 22% | 71% |
| Art Museum Aide | 29% | 66% |
| Tour Coordinator | 31% | 64% |
| Guide | 47% | 49% |
| Driver/Guide | 74% | 24% |
| Fishing Guide | 88% | 10% |
| Hunting Guide | 91% | 7% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Guides with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to guides.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Live-Out Nanny | 7.79% |
| Guide | 12.16% |
| Skills Trainer | 15.07% |
| Table Games Supervisor | 18.13% |
| Dog Trainer | 18.76% |
| Barber | 21.71% |
| Doorman | 23.15% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Guide?
Guide Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Guide Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,221 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,015 |
| Master's Degree | $39,797 |
Guide Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
