Tourist guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Tourist guide gender statistics
51.0% of tourist guides are women and 49.0% of tourist guides are men.
- Female, 51.0%
- Male, 49.0%
Tourist guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% |
| Male | 49.0% |
Tourist guide gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,255
Female income
$37,901
Tourist guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tourist guide positions over time. Currently, 51.0% of tourist guides are female.
Tourist guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2011 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2012 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2013 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2014 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2015 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2017 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2018 | 54.87% | 45.13% |
| 2019 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2020 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2021 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
Tourist guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared tourist 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% |
| Tourist Guide | 49% | 51% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Tourist guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tourist guides is White, which makes up 66.7% of all tourist guides. Comparatively, 10.0% of tourist guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of tourist guides are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Tourist guide race
| Tourist guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Tourist guide race and ethnicity over time
See how tourist guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tourist guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.10% | 5.11% | 5.95% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 72.34% | 8.04% | 5.87% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 9.09% | 5.65% | 8.84% |
| 2013 | 69.83% | 9.13% | 6.72% | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 69.68% | 7.51% | 5.99% | 9.88% |
| 2015 | 70.11% | 6.13% | 8.08% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | 67.18% | 7.97% | 9.06% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 71.05% | 6.50% | 8.32% | 8.77% |
| 2018 | 71.12% | 6.24% | 6.73% | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 70.46% | 7.26% | 8.33% | 9.23% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 7.54% | 6.96% | 11.96% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 6.25% | 9.73% | 10.01% |
Tourist guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tourist guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tourist guides have the lowest average salary at $37,647.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,768 |
| White | $41,769 |
| Black or African American | $37,647 |
| Asian | $52,277 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,125 |
Tourist guide age breakdown
The average age of tourist guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the tourist guide population.
Tourist guide age breakdown
| Tourist Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Tourist guide educational attainment
The most common degree for tourist guides is bachelor's degree, with 57% of tourist guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tourist guides by degree level
| Tourist guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tourist guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tourist guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $53,414 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tourist guides earn a median annual income of $50,959 compared to $40,240 for tourist guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,414 |
Tourist guide employment statistics
Most tourist guides work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tourist guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tourist guides work.
Tourist guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Tourist guide jobs by company type
Employees with the tourist guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tourist guides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tourist guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Tourist guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for tourist guides are hospitality, retail and media.
Tourist guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Tourist guide turnover and employment statistics
Tourist guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tourist guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tourist guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tourist 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 tourist guide tenure
The average tourist guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 tourist guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Tourist guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tourist guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tourist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Tourist Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar tourist guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by tourist guides
The most common foreign language among tourist guides is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.4%
- Other, 29.4%
Tourist guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 5.4% |
| Other | 29.4% |