Museum tour guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Museum tour guide demographics by:
Museum tour guide gender statistics
60.1% of museum tour guides are women and 39.9% of museum tour guides are men.
- Female, 60.1%
- Male, 39.9%
Museum tour guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% |
| Male | 39.9% |
Museum tour guide gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,465
Female income
$30,949
Museum tour guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in museum tour guide positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of museum tour guides are female.
Museum tour guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.01% | 54.99% |
| 2011 | 48.03% | 51.97% |
| 2012 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2013 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2014 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2015 | 43.31% | 56.69% |
| 2016 | 49.37% | 50.63% |
| 2017 | 49.86% | 50.14% |
| 2018 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2019 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2020 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2021 | 39.86% | 60.14% |
Museum tour guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared museum tour 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% |
| Museum Tour Guide | 40% | 60% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Museum tour guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among museum tour guides is White, which makes up 67.0% of all museum tour guides. Comparatively, 10.5% of museum tour guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of museum tour guides are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Museum tour guide race
| Museum tour guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Museum tour guide race and ethnicity over time
See how museum tour guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Museum tour guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.38% | 5.41% | 6.15% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 72.62% | 8.34% | 6.08% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 71.24% | 9.39% | 5.86% | 9.30% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 9.43% | 6.93% | 10.08% |
| 2014 | 69.96% | 7.81% | 6.20% | 10.34% |
| 2015 | 70.39% | 6.43% | 8.29% | 10.36% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 8.27% | 9.26% | 11.22% |
| 2017 | 71.33% | 6.80% | 8.52% | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 71.40% | 6.54% | 6.93% | 11.19% |
| 2019 | 70.74% | 7.56% | 8.54% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 65.29% | 7.84% | 7.17% | 12.42% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 6.55% | 9.94% | 10.47% |
Museum tour guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian museum tour guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american museum tour guides have the lowest average salary at $30,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,660 |
| White | $32,503 |
| Black or African American | $30,844 |
| Asian | $36,398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,171 |
Museum tour guide age breakdown
The average age of museum tour guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the museum tour guide population.
Museum tour guide age breakdown
| Museum Tour Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Museum tour guide educational attainment
The most common degree for museum tour guides is bachelor's degree, with 72% of museum tour guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Museum tour guides by degree level
| Museum tour guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Museum tour guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, museum tour guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,795 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, museum tour guides earn a median annual income of $35,932 compared to $31,898 for museum tour guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,898 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,932 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,795 |
Museum tour guide employment statistics
Most museum tour guides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where museum tour guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where museum tour guides work.
Museum tour guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Museum tour guide jobs by company type
Employees with the museum tour guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most museum tour guides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Museum tour guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 7% |
Museum tour guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for museum tour guides are education, non profits and hospitality.
Museum tour guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Museum tour guide turnover and employment statistics
Museum tour guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for museum tour guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Museum tour guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Museum tour 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 museum tour guide tenure
The average museum tour guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 museum tour guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Museum tour guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Museum tour guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of museum tour 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 |
| Museum Tour Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| 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 museum tour guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| 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 museum tour guides
The most common foreign language among museum tour guides is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Museum tour guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |