Tour driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Tour driver gender statistics
24.8% of tour drivers are women and 75.2% of tour drivers are men.
- Male, 75.2%
- Female, 24.8%
Tour driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.2% |
| Female | 24.8% |
Tour driver gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,745
Female income
$31,680
Tour driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tour driver positions over time. Currently, 24.8% of tour drivers are female.
Tour driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.96% | 21.04% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2012 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2014 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2016 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2018 | 79.37% | 20.63% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2021 | 75.23% | 24.77% |
Tour driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared tour drivers 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 Driver | 75% | 25% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Tour driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tour drivers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all tour drivers. Comparatively, 9.8% of tour drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of tour drivers are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Tour driver race
| Tour driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Tour driver race and ethnicity over time
See how tour driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tour driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.60% | 4.97% | 5.85% | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 72.85% | 7.89% | 5.77% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 71.46% | 8.94% | 5.55% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 70.34% | 8.99% | 6.62% | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 70.19% | 7.36% | 5.89% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 70.62% | 5.98% | 7.98% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | 67.68% | 7.83% | 8.96% | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 71.55% | 6.36% | 8.22% | 8.55% |
| 2018 | 71.62% | 6.10% | 6.63% | 10.50% |
| 2019 | 70.96% | 7.11% | 8.23% | 9.00% |
| 2020 | 65.52% | 7.40% | 6.86% | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 67.26% | 6.10% | 9.63% | 9.79% |
Tour driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tour drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tour drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,593.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,904 |
| White | $32,960 |
| Black or African American | $31,593 |
| Asian | $36,117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,320 |
Tour driver age breakdown
The average age of tour drivers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the tour driver population.
Tour driver age breakdown
| Tour Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Tour driver educational attainment
The most common degree for tour drivers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of tour drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tour drivers by degree level
| Tour driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tour driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tour drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,435 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tour drivers earn a median annual income of $35,743 compared to $32,462 for tour drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,462 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,743 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,435 |
Tour driver employment statistics
Most tour drivers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tour drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tour drivers work.
Tour driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Tour driver jobs by company type
Employees with the tour driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tour drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tour driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 3% |
Tour driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for tour drivers are hospitality, media and transportation.
Tour driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Media | 13% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Tour driver turnover and employment statistics
Tour driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tour drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tour driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tour driver 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 driver tenure
The average tour driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 tour drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tour driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Tour driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tour drivers 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 |
| Tour Driver | 9.47% | - |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| 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 tour driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| 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 tour drivers
The most common foreign language among tour drivers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 14.3% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Filipino, 14.3%
- Hawaiian, 14.3%
Tour driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Filipino | 14.3% |
| Hawaiian | 14.3% |