Tours captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Tours captain gender statistics
28.8% of tours captains are women and 71.2% of tours captains are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
Tours captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
Tours captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,623
Female income
$37,272
Tours captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tours captain positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of tours captains are female.
Tours captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2011 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2012 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2013 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2014 | 77.63% | 22.37% |
| 2015 | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 2016 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2017 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2018 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2019 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2020 | 80.50% | 19.50% |
| 2021 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
Tours captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared tours captains 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% |
| Tours Captain | 71% | 29% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Tours captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tours captains is White, which makes up 67.2% of all tours captains. Comparatively, 10.4% of tours captains are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of tours captains are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Tours captain race
| Tours captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Tours captain race and ethnicity over time
See how tours captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tours captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.50% | 5.37% | 6.13% | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 72.74% | 8.30% | 6.05% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 71.36% | 9.35% | 5.83% | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 70.24% | 9.40% | 6.90% | 10.02% |
| 2014 | 70.08% | 7.77% | 6.17% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 70.51% | 6.39% | 8.27% | 10.30% |
| 2016 | 67.58% | 8.23% | 9.24% | 11.16% |
| 2017 | 71.45% | 6.77% | 8.50% | 9.17% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 6.50% | 6.91% | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 70.86% | 7.52% | 8.51% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 65.41% | 7.81% | 7.15% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 67.15% | 6.51% | 9.91% | 10.41% |
Tours captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tours captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tours captains have the lowest average salary at $37,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,884 |
| White | $39,339 |
| Black or African American | $37,133 |
| Asian | $44,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,568 |
Tours captain age breakdown
The average age of tours captains is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the tours captain population.
Tours captain age breakdown
| Tours Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Tours captain educational attainment
The most common degree for tours captains is bachelor's degree, with 69% of tours captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 17%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- License, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Tours captains by degree level
| Tours captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| License | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Tours captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tours captains with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,098 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tours captains earn a median annual income of $43,934 compared to $38,533 for tours captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,533 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,934 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,098 |
Tours captain employment statistics
Company size where tours captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tours captains work.
Tours captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Tours captain jobs by company type
Employees with the tours captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tours captains prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Tours captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 9% |
Tours captain turnover and employment statistics
Tours captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tours captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tours captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tours captain 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 tours captain tenure
The average tours captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 tours captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Tours captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tours captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tours captains 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 |
| Tours Captain | 9.47% | - |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar tours captain 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 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by tours captains
The most common foreign language among tours captains is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Tours captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |