Travel writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Travel writer gender statistics
65.0% of travel writers are women and 35.0% of travel writers are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Travel writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Travel writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,207
Female income
$53,556
Travel writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in travel writer positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of travel writers are female.
Travel writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.38% | 66.62% |
| 2011 | 34.51% | 65.49% |
| 2012 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2013 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2014 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2015 | 34.00% | 66.00% |
| 2016 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2017 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2018 | 35.08% | 64.92% |
| 2019 | 31.52% | 68.48% |
| 2020 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2021 | 35.03% | 64.97% |
Travel writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared travel writers 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 Writer | 35% | 65% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Travel writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travel writers is White, which makes up 75.5% of all travel writers. Comparatively, 7.6% of travel writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of travel writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Travel writer race
| Travel writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Travel writer race and ethnicity over time
See how travel writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Travel writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.01% | 5.08% | 4.22% | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 83.15% | 5.29% | 3.59% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 81.08% | 5.83% | 4.37% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 81.13% | 5.12% | 4.01% | 6.30% |
| 2014 | 79.88% | 5.92% | 4.03% | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 80.68% | 5.23% | 4.46% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 80.75% | 5.64% | 4.30% | 6.31% |
| 2017 | 81.82% | 5.27% | 4.50% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 80.46% | 4.89% | 4.19% | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 79.37% | 5.85% | 4.02% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 76.38% | 5.86% | 4.37% | 7.58% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 5.95% | 4.94% | 7.64% |
Travel writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown travel writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian travel writers have the lowest average salary at $54,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,293 |
| White | $56,615 |
| Black or African American | $56,686 |
| Asian | $54,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,687 |
Average travel writer age
See how the average age of travel writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Travel writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Travel writer age breakdown
The average age of travel writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the travel writer population.
Travel writer age breakdown
| Travel Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Travel writer educational attainment
The most common degree for travel writers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of travel writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Travel writers by degree level
| Travel writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Travel writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, travel writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,094 annually. With a Master's degree, travel writers earn a median annual income of $60,470 compared to $60,334 for travel writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,470 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,334 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,094 |
Travel writer employment statistics
Most travel writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where travel writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where travel writers work.
Travel writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Travel writer jobs by company type
Employees with the travel writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most travel writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Travel writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Travel writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for travel writers are media, hospitality and internet.
Travel writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Internet | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Travel writer turnover and employment statistics
Travel writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travel writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Travel writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Travel writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average travel writer tenure
The average travel writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 travel writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Travel writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Travel writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travel writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar travel writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by travel writers
The most common foreign language among travel writers is Spanish at 36.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 36.6%
- French, 14.1%
- German, 7.0%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Other, 29.7%
Travel writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.6% |
| French | 14.1% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Other | 29.7% |