Tour director demographics and statistics in the US
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Tour director gender statistics
50.7% of tour directors are women and 49.3% of tour directors are men.
- Female, 50.7%
- Male, 49.3%
Tour director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% |
| Male | 49.3% |
Tour director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,519
Female income
$48,556
Tour director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tour director positions over time. Currently, 50.7% of tour directors are female.
Tour director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.54% | 45.46% |
| 2011 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2012 | 57.17% | 42.83% |
| 2013 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2014 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2015 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2016 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2017 | 59.30% | 40.70% |
| 2018 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2019 | 56.65% | 43.35% |
| 2020 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2021 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
Tour director related jobs gender ratio
We compared tour directors 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% |
| Tour Director | 49% | 51% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Tour director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tour directors is White, which makes up 67.7% of all tour directors. Comparatively, 10.1% of tour directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of tour directors are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tour director race
| Tour director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tour director race and ethnicity over time
See how tour director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tour director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.09% | 5.18% | 6.00% | 9.20% |
| 2011 | 73.34% | 8.11% | 5.92% | 9.27% |
| 2012 | 71.95% | 9.16% | 5.70% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 70.83% | 9.21% | 6.77% | 9.73% |
| 2014 | 70.68% | 7.58% | 6.04% | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 71.11% | 6.20% | 8.13% | 10.01% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 8.04% | 9.11% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 6.58% | 8.37% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 72.11% | 6.31% | 6.78% | 10.83% |
| 2019 | 71.45% | 7.33% | 8.38% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 66.01% | 7.62% | 7.01% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 67.75% | 6.32% | 9.78% | 10.12% |
Tour director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,908 |
| White | $51,611 |
| Black or African American | $48,351 |
| Asian | $59,421 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,928 |
Tour director age breakdown
The average age of tour directors is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the tour director population.
Tour director age breakdown
| Tour Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Tour director educational attainment
The most common degree for tour directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of tour directors 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%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tour directors by degree level
| Tour director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tour director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,417 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,476 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,229 |
Tour director employment statistics
Most tour directors work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tour directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tour directors work.
Tour director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Tour director jobs by company type
Employees with the tour director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tour directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Tour director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Tour director jobs by industry
The most common industries for tour directors are hospitality, media and education.
Tour director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Tour director turnover and employment statistics
Tour director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tour directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tour director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tour director 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 tour director tenure
The average tour director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 760 tour directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tour director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Tour director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tour directors 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 |
| Tour Director | 9.47% | - |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar tour director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by tour directors
The most common foreign language among tour directors is Spanish at 30.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 30.4%
- French, 15.2%
- Italian, 13.0%
- German, 9.8%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Other, 25.1%
Tour director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.4% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Italian | 13.0% |
| German | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Other | 25.1% |