Wilderness guide demographics and statistics in the US
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Wilderness guide gender statistics
38.1% of wilderness guides are women and 61.9% of wilderness guides are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Wilderness guide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Wilderness guide gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,829
Female income
$62,319
Wilderness guide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wilderness guide positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of wilderness guides are female.
Wilderness guide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2011 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2012 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2013 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2014 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2015 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2016 | 70.51% | 29.49% |
| 2017 | 70.91% | 29.09% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 32.70% |
| 2019 | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| 2020 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
Wilderness guide related jobs gender ratio
We compared wilderness 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% |
| Wilderness Guide | 62% | 38% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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Wilderness guide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wilderness guides is White, which makes up 69.5% of all wilderness guides. Comparatively, 10.1% of wilderness guides are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of wilderness guides are Asian.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wilderness guide race
| Wilderness guide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wilderness guide race and ethnicity over time
See how wilderness guide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wilderness guide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.84% | 5.20% | 5.25% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 75.09% | 8.13% | 5.18% | 9.30% |
| 2012 | 73.70% | 9.17% | 4.96% | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 72.58% | 9.22% | 6.02% | 9.75% |
| 2014 | 72.42% | 7.59% | 5.29% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 72.85% | 6.22% | 7.39% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 69.92% | 8.06% | 8.36% | 10.89% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 6.59% | 7.62% | 8.90% |
| 2018 | 73.86% | 6.33% | 6.03% | 10.86% |
| 2019 | 73.20% | 7.35% | 7.63% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 67.76% | 7.63% | 6.27% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 69.49% | 6.33% | 9.03% | 10.15% |
Wilderness guide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wilderness guides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wilderness guides have the lowest average salary at $61,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,766 |
| White | $69,306 |
| Black or African American | $61,863 |
| Asian | $88,581 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,248 |
Wilderness guide age breakdown
The average age of wilderness guides is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the wilderness guide population.
Wilderness guide age breakdown
| Wilderness Guide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
Wilderness guide educational attainment
The most common degree for wilderness guides is bachelor's degree, with 79% of wilderness guides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Wilderness guides by degree level
| Wilderness guide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Wilderness guide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wilderness guides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $90,692 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wilderness guides earn a median annual income of $86,143 compared to $66,537 for wilderness guides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,143 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,692 |
Wilderness guide employment statistics
Most wilderness guides work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where wilderness guides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wilderness guides work.
Wilderness guide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Wilderness guide jobs by company type
Employees with the wilderness guide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wilderness guides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Wilderness guide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 49% |
Wilderness guide jobs by industry
The most common industries for wilderness guides are education, health care and non profits.
Wilderness guide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Wilderness guide turnover and employment statistics
Wilderness guide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wilderness guides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wilderness guide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wilderness 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 wilderness guide tenure
The average wilderness guide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 wilderness guides resumes in Zippia's database.
Wilderness guide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Wilderness guide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wilderness 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 |
| Wilderness Guide | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| 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 wilderness guide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Sitter | 10.47% | 67,682 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by wilderness guides
The most common foreign language among wilderness guides is Spanish at 43.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.1% and German is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 43.5%
- French, 26.1%
- German, 13.0%
- Swedish, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 8.8%
Wilderness guide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.5% |
| French | 26.1% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Swedish | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% |