Outdoor guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Outdoor guide gender statistics
32.2% of outdoor guides are women and 67.8% of outdoor guides are men.
- Male, 67.8%
- Female, 32.2%
Outdoor guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Outdoor guide gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,654
Female income
$47,846
Outdoor guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outdoor guide positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of outdoor guides are female.
Outdoor guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2011 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
| 2012 | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 2013 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2014 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2015 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2016 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2017 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2018 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2019 | 73.94% | 26.06% |
| 2020 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2021 | 67.83% | 32.17% |
Outdoor guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared outdoor 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% |
| Outdoor Guide | 68% | 32% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Outdoor guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outdoor guides is White, which makes up 67.1% of all outdoor guides. Comparatively, 10.8% of outdoor guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of outdoor guides are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Outdoor guide race
| Outdoor guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Outdoor guide race and ethnicity over time
See how outdoor guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outdoor guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 5.61% | 5.57% | 9.87% |
| 2011 | 72.69% | 8.54% | 5.50% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 71.30% | 9.59% | 5.28% | 9.62% |
| 2013 | 70.18% | 9.64% | 6.34% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 70.03% | 8.01% | 5.61% | 10.65% |
| 2015 | 70.46% | 6.63% | 7.71% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 67.52% | 8.47% | 8.68% | 11.53% |
| 2017 | 71.40% | 7.01% | 7.94% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 71.46% | 6.75% | 6.35% | 11.50% |
| 2019 | 70.80% | 7.76% | 7.96% | 10.00% |
| 2020 | 65.36% | 8.05% | 6.59% | 12.73% |
| 2021 | 67.10% | 6.75% | 9.35% | 10.79% |
Outdoor guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outdoor guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american outdoor guides have the lowest average salary at $47,461.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,460 |
| White | $53,781 |
| Black or African American | $47,461 |
| Asian | $70,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,599 |
Outdoor guide age breakdown
The average age of outdoor guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the outdoor guide population.
Outdoor guide age breakdown
| Outdoor Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Outdoor guide educational attainment
The most common degree for outdoor guides is bachelor's degree, with 84% of outdoor guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Outdoor guides by degree level
| Outdoor guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Outdoor guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outdoor guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,299 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, outdoor guides earn a median annual income of $68,319 compared to $51,421 for outdoor guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,421 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,319 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,299 |
Outdoor guide employment statistics
Most outdoor guides work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where outdoor guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outdoor guides work.
Outdoor guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Outdoor guide jobs by company type
Employees with the outdoor guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outdoor guides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Outdoor guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 8% |
Outdoor guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for outdoor guides are education, hospitality and non profits.
Outdoor guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Outdoor guide turnover and employment statistics
Outdoor guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outdoor guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outdoor guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outdoor 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 outdoor guide tenure
The average outdoor guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 outdoor guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Outdoor guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Outdoor guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outdoor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Outdoor Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar outdoor guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by outdoor guides
The most common foreign language among outdoor guides is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Other, 11.0%
Outdoor guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.0% |