Traveler demographics and statistics in the US
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Traveler gender statistics
57.1% of travelers are women and 42.9% of travelers are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Traveler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Traveler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,457
Female income
$50,096
Traveler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in traveler positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of travelers are female.
Traveler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2011 | 40.79% | 59.21% |
| 2012 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2013 | 41.23% | 58.77% |
| 2014 | 36.47% | 63.53% |
| 2015 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2016 | 40.85% | 59.15% |
| 2017 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2018 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2019 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2020 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2021 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
Traveler related jobs gender ratio
We compared travelers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Traveler | 43% | 57% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Traveler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travelers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all travelers. Comparatively, 12.9% of travelers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of travelers are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Traveler race
| Traveler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Traveler race and ethnicity over time
See how traveler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Traveler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.89% | 7.38% | 8.41% | 10.25% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 8.89% | 9.43% | 11.39% |
| 2012 | 72.72% | 7.09% | 6.51% | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 69.97% | 7.53% | 9.17% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 68.25% | 10.02% | 8.14% | 10.43% |
| 2015 | 67.44% | 8.08% | 9.04% | 12.66% |
| 2016 | 68.68% | 7.72% | 9.19% | 12.19% |
| 2017 | 66.48% | 8.73% | 10.49% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 68.71% | 7.62% | 10.29% | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 10.46% | 11.55% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 7.37% | 8.14% | 10.33% |
| 2021 | 65.90% | 7.01% | 9.61% | 12.95% |
Traveler wage gap by race
According to our data, white travelers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american travelers have the lowest average salary at $50,359.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,075 |
| White | $56,179 |
| Black or African American | $50,359 |
| Asian | $53,826 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,122 |
Average traveler age
See how the average age of travelers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Traveler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 57 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 56.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 47 |
Traveler age breakdown
The average age of travelers is 40+ years years old, representing 84% of the traveler population.
Traveler age breakdown
| Traveler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 84% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Traveler educational attainment
The most common degree for travelers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of travelers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Travelers by degree level
| Traveler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Traveler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, travelers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,452 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, travelers earn a median annual income of $48,780 compared to $45,604 for travelers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,780 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,604 |
Traveler employment statistics
Most travelers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where travelers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where travelers work.
Traveler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Traveler jobs by company type
Employees with the traveler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most travelers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Traveler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 78% |
Traveler jobs by industry
The most common industries for travelers are health care, professional and hospitality.
Traveler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Traveler turnover and employment statistics
Traveler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travelers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Traveler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Traveler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 19.74% |
Average traveler tenure
The average traveler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 614 travelers resumes in Zippia's database.
Traveler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Traveler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travelers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Services Sales Representative | 5.13% | 101,612 |
| Futures Trader | 5.67% | 10,795 |
| Insurance Producer | 6.79% | 44,922 |
| Advertising Agent | 9.53% | 31,287 |
| Traveler | 17.39% | - |
Similar traveler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Services Sales Representative | 5.13% | 101,612 |
| Futures Trader | 5.67% | 10,795 |
| Insurance Producer | 6.79% | 44,922 |
| Advertising Agent | 9.53% | 31,287 |
Foreign languages spoken by travelers
The most common foreign language among travelers is Spanish at 54.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.3% and German is the third-most popular at 11.9%.
- Spanish, 54.2%
- French, 15.3%
- German, 11.9%
- Russian, 5.1%
- Japanese, 3.4%
- Other, 10.1%
Traveler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.2% |
| French | 15.3% |
| German | 11.9% |
| Russian | 5.1% |
| Japanese | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.1% |
