Tour operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tour operator gender statistics
55.0% of tour operators are women and 45.0% of tour operators are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Tour operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Tour operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,370
Female income
$46,763
Tour operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tour operator positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of tour operators are female.
Tour operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2011 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2012 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2013 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2014 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
| 2015 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2016 | 54.67% | 45.33% |
| 2017 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2018 | 50.93% | 49.07% |
| 2019 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2020 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2021 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
Tour operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tour operators 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 Operator | 45% | 55% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Tour operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tour operators is White, which makes up 66.9% of all tour operators. Comparatively, 10.3% of tour operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of tour operators are Asian.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tour operator race
| Tour operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tour operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tour operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tour operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.25% | 5.31% | 6.08% | 9.40% |
| 2011 | 72.49% | 8.24% | 6.01% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 71.10% | 9.29% | 5.79% | 9.15% |
| 2013 | 69.98% | 9.33% | 6.86% | 9.93% |
| 2014 | 69.83% | 7.71% | 6.13% | 10.19% |
| 2015 | 70.26% | 6.33% | 8.22% | 10.21% |
| 2016 | 67.32% | 8.17% | 9.19% | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 71.20% | 6.70% | 8.45% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 71.27% | 6.44% | 6.87% | 11.03% |
| 2019 | 70.61% | 7.46% | 8.47% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.75% | 7.10% | 12.27% |
| 2021 | 66.90% | 6.45% | 9.87% | 10.32% |
Tour operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tour operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tour operators have the lowest average salary at $46,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,649 |
| White | $48,993 |
| Black or African American | $46,613 |
| Asian | $54,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,379 |
Tour operator age breakdown
The average age of tour operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the tour operator population.
Tour operator age breakdown
| Tour Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Tour operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tour operators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of tour operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tour operators by degree level
| Tour operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tour operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tour operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,122 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tour operators earn a median annual income of $53,893 compared to $48,125 for tour operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,125 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,122 |
Tour operator employment statistics
Most tour operators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tour operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tour operators work.
Tour operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Tour operator jobs by company type
Employees with the tour operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tour operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tour operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 4% |
Tour operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tour operators are hospitality, media and manufacturing.
Tour operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 32% |
| Media | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Tour operator turnover and employment statistics
Tour operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tour operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tour operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tour operator 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 operator tenure
The average tour operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 676 tour operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tour operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tour operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tour operators 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 Operator | 9.47% | - |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar tour operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,431 |
| Pet Care Associate | 10.47% | 84,256 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by tour operators
The most common foreign language among tour operators is Spanish at 30.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 30.9%
- French, 12.7%
- Italian, 9.1%
- German, 7.3%
- Japanese, 7.3%
- Other, 32.7%
Tour operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.9% |
| French | 12.7% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 7.3% |
| Other | 32.7% |