Whitewater river guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Whitewater river guide gender statistics
24.2% of whitewater river guides are women and 75.8% of whitewater river guides are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Whitewater river guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Whitewater river guide gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,375
Female income
$41,099
Whitewater river guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in whitewater river guide positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of whitewater river guides are female.
Whitewater river guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.43% | 20.57% |
| 2011 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2012 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2013 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2014 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | 78.27% | 21.73% |
| 2016 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2018 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2019 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
Whitewater river guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared whitewater river 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% |
| Whitewater River Guide | 76% | 24% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Whitewater river guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among whitewater river guides is White, which makes up 67.2% of all whitewater river guides. Comparatively, 10.7% of whitewater river guides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of whitewater river guides are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Whitewater river guide race
| Whitewater river guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Whitewater river guide race and ethnicity over time
See how whitewater river guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Whitewater river guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.53% | 4.90% | 6.26% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 72.78% | 7.83% | 6.19% | 9.86% |
| 2012 | 71.39% | 8.88% | 5.97% | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 70.27% | 8.92% | 7.03% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 70.12% | 7.30% | 6.31% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 70.55% | 5.92% | 8.40% | 10.60% |
| 2016 | 67.61% | 7.76% | 9.37% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 71.48% | 6.29% | 8.63% | 9.47% |
| 2018 | 71.55% | 6.03% | 7.04% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 70.89% | 7.05% | 8.65% | 9.93% |
| 2020 | 65.45% | 7.34% | 7.28% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 67.19% | 6.04% | 10.05% | 10.71% |
Whitewater river guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian whitewater river guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american whitewater river guides have the lowest average salary at $40,810.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,965 |
| White | $45,521 |
| Black or African American | $40,810 |
| Asian | $57,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,527 |
Whitewater river guide age breakdown
The average age of whitewater river guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the whitewater river guide population.
Whitewater river guide age breakdown
| Whitewater River Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Whitewater river guide educational attainment
The most common degree for whitewater river guides is bachelor's degree, with 77% of whitewater river guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Whitewater river guides by degree level
| Whitewater river guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Whitewater river guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, whitewater river guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $58,957 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, whitewater river guides earn a median annual income of $56,111 compared to $43,771 for whitewater river guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,111 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,957 |
Whitewater river guide employment statistics
Company size where whitewater river guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where whitewater river guides work.
Whitewater river guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Whitewater river guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for whitewater river guides are hospitality, non profits and education.
Whitewater river guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
Whitewater river guide turnover and employment statistics
Whitewater river guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for whitewater river guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Whitewater river guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Whitewater river 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 whitewater river guide tenure
The average whitewater river guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 whitewater river guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Whitewater river guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Whitewater river guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of whitewater river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Whitewater River Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar whitewater river guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Kennel Attendant | 10.47% | 72,239 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
