River guide demographics and statistics in the US
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River guide gender statistics
30.8% of river guides are women and 69.2% of river guides are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
River guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
River guide gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,327
Female income
$38,487
River guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in river guide positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of river guides are female.
River guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2011 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2012 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2013 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2014 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2015 | 72.18% | 27.82% |
| 2016 | 76.82% | 23.18% |
| 2017 | 77.16% | 22.84% |
| 2018 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2019 | 75.18% | 24.82% |
| 2020 | 79.02% | 20.98% |
| 2021 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
River guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared river 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% |
| River Guide | 69% | 31% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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River guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among river guides is White, which makes up 67.9% of all river guides. Comparatively, 10.4% of river guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of river guides are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
River guide race
| River guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
River guide race and ethnicity over time
See how river guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
River guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.26% | 5.34% | 5.41% | 9.45% |
| 2011 | 73.51% | 8.27% | 5.34% | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 72.12% | 9.32% | 5.12% | 9.20% |
| 2013 | 71.00% | 9.37% | 6.19% | 9.97% |
| 2014 | 70.85% | 7.74% | 5.46% | 10.24% |
| 2015 | 71.28% | 6.36% | 7.55% | 10.26% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 8.20% | 8.52% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 72.21% | 6.74% | 7.78% | 9.12% |
| 2018 | 72.28% | 6.47% | 6.19% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 71.62% | 7.49% | 7.80% | 9.58% |
| 2020 | 66.18% | 7.78% | 6.43% | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 67.92% | 6.48% | 9.20% | 10.37% |
River guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian river guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american river guides have the lowest average salary at $38,253.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,795 |
| White | $42,052 |
| Black or African American | $38,253 |
| Asian | $51,594 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,031 |
River guide age breakdown
The average age of river guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the river guide population.
River guide age breakdown
| River Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
River guide educational attainment
The most common degree for river guides is bachelor's degree, with 74% of river guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
River guides by degree level
| River guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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River guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, river guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,616 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, river guides earn a median annual income of $50,408 compared to $40,647 for river guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,647 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,408 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,616 |
River guide employment statistics
Most river guides work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where river guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where river guides work.
River guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
River guide jobs by company type
Employees with the river guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most river guides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
River guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
River guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for river guides are hospitality, education and retail.
River guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
River guide turnover and employment statistics
River guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for river guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
River guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | River 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 river guide tenure
The average river guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 719 river guides resumes in Zippia's database.
River guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
River guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of river 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 |
| River Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar river 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 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by river guides
The most common foreign language among river guides is Spanish at 76.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 76.0%
- French, 8.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- Dakota, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
River guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| Dakota | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |
