Mountain guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Mountain guide gender statistics
24.1% of mountain guides are women and 75.9% of mountain guides are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Mountain guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Mountain guide gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,540
Female income
$46,284
Mountain guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mountain guide positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of mountain guides are female.
Mountain guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2011 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2012 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2013 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2014 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
| 2016 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2017 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2018 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2019 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2020 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2021 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
Mountain guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared mountain 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% |
| Mountain Guide | 76% | 24% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Mountain guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mountain guides is White, which makes up 67.7% of all mountain guides. Comparatively, 10.9% of mountain guides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of mountain guides are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mountain guide race
| Mountain guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mountain guide race and ethnicity over time
See how mountain guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mountain guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 4.05% | 6.36% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 73.30% | 6.97% | 6.29% | 10.08% |
| 2012 | 71.91% | 8.02% | 6.07% | 9.76% |
| 2013 | 70.79% | 8.07% | 7.13% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 70.64% | 6.44% | 6.41% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 5.06% | 8.50% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 68.13% | 6.91% | 9.47% | 11.68% |
| 2017 | 72.01% | 5.44% | 8.73% | 9.69% |
| 2018 | 72.08% | 5.18% | 7.14% | 11.64% |
| 2019 | 71.42% | 6.19% | 8.75% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 65.97% | 6.48% | 7.38% | 12.88% |
| 2021 | 67.71% | 5.18% | 10.14% | 10.93% |
Mountain guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mountain guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mountain guides have the lowest average salary at $45,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,298 |
| White | $51,889 |
| Black or African American | $45,920 |
| Asian | $67,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,311 |
Mountain guide age breakdown
The average age of mountain guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the mountain guide population.
Mountain guide age breakdown
| Mountain Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Mountain guide educational attainment
The most common degree for mountain guides is bachelor's degree, with 76% of mountain guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mountain guides by degree level
| Mountain guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mountain guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mountain guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $69,295 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mountain guides earn a median annual income of $65,564 compared to $49,663 for mountain guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,564 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,295 |
Mountain guide employment statistics
Most mountain guides work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where mountain guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mountain guides work.
Mountain guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Mountain guide jobs by company type
Employees with the mountain guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mountain guides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mountain guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 6% |
Mountain guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for mountain guides are hospitality, non profits and education.
Mountain guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Education | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Mountain guide turnover and employment statistics
Mountain guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mountain guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mountain guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mountain 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 mountain guide tenure
The average mountain guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 185 mountain guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Mountain guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mountain guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Mountain Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar mountain guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by mountain guides
The most common foreign language among mountain guides is Spanish at 55.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 55.2%
- French, 13.8%
- Russian, 10.3%
- Italian, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 10.4%
Mountain guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.2% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Russian | 10.3% |
| Italian | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.4% |