National park tour guide demographics and statistics in the US
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National park tour guide gender statistics
48.4% of national park tour guides are women and 51.6% of national park tour guides are men.
- Male, 51.6%
- Female, 48.4%
National park tour guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
National park tour guide gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,857
Female income
$50,851
National park tour guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in national park tour guide positions over time. Currently, 48.4% of national park tour guides are female.
National park tour guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2011 | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| 2012 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2013 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2014 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2015 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2016 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2017 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2018 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2019 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2020 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2021 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
National park tour guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared national park 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% |
| National Park Tour Guide | 52% | 48% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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National park tour guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among national park tour guides is White, which makes up 73.9% of all national park tour guides. Comparatively, 8.4% of national park tour guides are Asian and 7.1% of national park tour guides are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.9%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
National park tour guide race
| National park tour guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
National park tour guide race and ethnicity over time
See how national park tour guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
National park tour guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.26% | 3.21% | 4.63% | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 79.50% | 6.14% | 4.55% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 78.12% | 7.19% | 4.33% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 77.00% | 7.24% | 5.40% | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 76.84% | 5.61% | 4.67% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 77.27% | 4.23% | 6.77% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 6.07% | 7.74% | 7.84% |
| 2017 | 78.21% | 4.61% | 7.00% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 78.28% | 4.34% | 5.41% | 7.80% |
| 2019 | 77.62% | 5.36% | 7.01% | 6.30% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 5.65% | 5.65% | 9.03% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 4.35% | 8.41% | 7.09% |
National park tour guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian national park tour guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american national park tour guides have the lowest average salary at $50,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,675 |
| White | $56,913 |
| Black or African American | $50,457 |
| Asian | $73,817 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,847 |
National park tour guide age breakdown
The average age of national park tour guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the national park tour guide population.
National park tour guide age breakdown
| National Park Tour Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
National park tour guide educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 100%
National park tour guides by degree level
| National park tour guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 100% |
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National park tour guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, national park tour guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $75,682 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, national park tour guides earn a median annual income of $71,665 compared to $54,506 for national park tour guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,506 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,665 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,682 |
National park tour guide turnover and employment statistics
National park tour guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for national park tour guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National park tour guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | National park 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 national park tour guide tenure
The average national park tour guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 national park tour guides resumes in Zippia's database.
National park tour guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
National park tour guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of national park 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| National Park Tour Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Groomer | 10.47% | 57,203 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar national park tour guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Groomer | 10.47% | 57,203 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by national park tour guides
The most common foreign language among national park tour guides is Italian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Italian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
National park tour guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |