Historical site guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Historical site guide gender statistics
65.3% of historical site guides are women and 34.7% of historical site guides are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Historical site guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Historical site guide gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,326
Female income
$49,261
Historical site guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in historical site guide positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of historical site guides are female.
Historical site guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2011 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2012 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2013 | 44.08% | 55.92% |
| 2014 | 42.80% | 57.20% |
| 2015 | 38.01% | 61.99% |
| 2016 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2017 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2018 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2019 | 41.72% | 58.28% |
| 2020 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 2021 | 34.72% | 65.28% |
Historical site guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared historical site 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% |
| Historical Site Guide | 35% | 65% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Historical site guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among historical site guides is White, which makes up 67.1% of all historical site guides. Comparatively, 10.5% of historical site guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of historical site guides are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Historical site guide race
| Historical site guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Historical site guide race and ethnicity over time
See how historical site guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Historical site guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.40% | 5.40% | 6.15% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 72.64% | 8.33% | 6.08% | 9.61% |
| 2012 | 71.26% | 9.38% | 5.86% | 9.29% |
| 2013 | 70.14% | 9.43% | 6.92% | 10.07% |
| 2014 | 69.98% | 7.80% | 6.19% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 6.42% | 8.29% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 67.48% | 8.26% | 9.26% | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 71.35% | 6.80% | 8.52% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 6.54% | 6.93% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 70.76% | 7.55% | 8.54% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 65.32% | 7.84% | 7.17% | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 67.05% | 6.54% | 9.93% | 10.46% |
Historical site guide wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,152 |
| White | $55,352 |
| Black or African American | $48,866 |
| Asian | $72,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,346 |
Historical site guide age breakdown
The average age of historical site guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the historical site guide population.
Historical site guide age breakdown
| Historical Site Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Historical site guide educational attainment
The most common degree for historical site guides is bachelor's degree, with 49% of historical site guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Historical site guides by degree level
| Historical site guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Historical site guide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,264 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,344 |
Historical site guide employment statistics
Historical site guide jobs by company type
Employees with the historical site guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most historical site guides prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Historical site guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 43% |
Historical site guide turnover and employment statistics
Historical site guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for historical site guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical site guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Historical site 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 historical site guide tenure
The average historical site guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 historical site guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Historical site guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Historical site guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of historical site 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 |
| Historical Site Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar historical site guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by historical site guides
The most common foreign language among historical site guides is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 28.6% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 28.6%
- Swedish, 14.3%
Historical site guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 28.6% |
| Swedish | 14.3% |