Hunting guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Hunting guide gender statistics
5.7% of hunting guides are women and 94.3% of hunting guides are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Hunting guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Hunting guide gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,145
Female income
$63,505
Hunting guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hunting guide positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of hunting guides are female.
Hunting guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2011 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2012 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2013 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2015 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2016 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2019 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2021 | 94.33% | 5.67% |
Hunting guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared hunting 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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Hunting guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hunting guides is White, which makes up 67.0% of all hunting guides. Comparatively, 10.5% of hunting guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of hunting guides are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hunting guide race
| Hunting guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hunting guide race and ethnicity over time
See how hunting guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hunting guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.36% | 5.45% | 6.08% | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 72.60% | 8.37% | 6.01% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 71.21% | 9.42% | 5.79% | 9.36% |
| 2013 | 70.09% | 9.47% | 6.86% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 69.94% | 7.84% | 6.13% | 10.40% |
| 2015 | 70.37% | 6.46% | 8.22% | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 67.43% | 8.31% | 9.19% | 11.28% |
| 2017 | 71.31% | 6.84% | 8.45% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 71.38% | 6.58% | 6.86% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 70.72% | 7.59% | 8.47% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 7.88% | 7.10% | 12.48% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 6.58% | 9.87% | 10.53% |
Hunting guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hunting guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hunting guides have the lowest average salary at $62,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,269 |
| White | $71,745 |
| Black or African American | $62,972 |
| Asian | $95,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,259 |
Hunting guide age breakdown
The average age of hunting guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the hunting guide population.
Hunting guide age breakdown
| Hunting Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Hunting guide educational attainment
The most common degree for hunting guides is bachelor's degree, with 55% of hunting guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Hunting guides by degree level
| Hunting guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Hunting guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hunting guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $97,693 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hunting guides earn a median annual income of $92,090 compared to $68,464 for hunting guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,464 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,090 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,693 |
Hunting guide employment statistics
Most hunting guides work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where hunting guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hunting guides work.
Hunting guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Hunting guide jobs by company type
Employees with the hunting guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hunting guides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hunting guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Hunting guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for hunting guides are government, manufacturing and professional.
Hunting guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Hunting guide turnover and employment statistics
Hunting guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hunting guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hunting guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hunting 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 hunting guide tenure
The average hunting guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 606 hunting guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Hunting guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Hunting guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hunting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Hunting Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Animal Care Technician | 10.47% | 96,973 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar hunting guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Animal Care Technician | 10.47% | 96,973 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by hunting guides
The most common foreign language among hunting guides is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
Hunting guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
