Travel journalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Travel journalist gender statistics
60.6% of travel journalists are women and 39.4% of travel journalists are men.
- Female, 60.6%
- Male, 39.4%
Travel journalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.6% |
| Male | 39.4% |
Travel journalist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,502
Female income
$87,070
Travel journalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in travel journalist positions over time. Currently, 60.6% of travel journalists are female.
Travel journalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2011 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2012 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2013 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2014 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2015 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
| 2016 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2017 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2018 | 43.47% | 56.53% |
| 2019 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2020 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2021 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
Travel journalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared travel journalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Travel Journalist | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Travel journalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travel journalists is White, which makes up 73.8% of all travel journalists. Comparatively, 8.9% of travel journalists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of travel journalists are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Travel journalist race
| Travel journalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Travel journalist race and ethnicity over time
See how travel journalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Travel journalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 5.81% | 4.56% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 83.32% | 3.97% | 4.27% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 80.89% | 5.73% | 5.20% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 79.91% | 5.51% | 4.82% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 4.95% | 5.16% | 7.80% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 6.48% | 4.32% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 81.20% | 3.22% | 5.05% | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 78.91% | 4.47% | 5.04% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 76.92% | 6.00% | 5.32% | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 77.83% | 3.90% | 6.95% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 78.47% | 5.01% | 5.76% | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 73.83% | 4.89% | 8.05% | 8.92% |
Travel journalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino travel journalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american travel journalists have the lowest average salary at $79,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,386 |
| White | $88,624 |
| Black or African American | $79,055 |
| Asian | $95,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,621 |
Average travel journalist age
See how the average age of travel journalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Travel journalist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Travel journalist age breakdown
The average age of travel journalists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the travel journalist population.
Travel journalist age breakdown
| Travel Journalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Travel journalist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 95%
- Associate, 5%
Travel journalists by degree level
| Travel journalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 95% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Travel journalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,913 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,644 |
Travel journalist turnover and employment statistics
Travel journalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travel journalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Travel journalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Travel journalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average travel journalist tenure
The average travel journalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 travel journalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Travel journalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Travel journalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travel journalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Journalist | 10.10% | - |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Public Relations Representative | 12.01% | 23,506 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar travel journalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Public Relations Representative | 12.01% | 23,506 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by travel journalists
The most common foreign language among travel journalists is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Travel journalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |