Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation: NAICS 487
About the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation subsector
The scenic and sightseeing transportation subsector is part of the transportation and warehousing sector.
Industries in the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation subsector utilize transportation equipment to provide recreation and entertainment. These activities have a production process distinct from passenger transportation carried out for the purpose of other types of for-hire transportation. This process does not emphasize efficient transportation; in fact, such activities often use obsolete vehicles, such as steam trains, to provide some extra ambience. The activity is local in nature, usually involving a same-day return to the point of departure.
North American Industry Classification System
The scenic and sightseeing transportation subsector consists of these industry groups:
- Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land: NAICS 4871
- Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water: NAICS 4872
- Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other: NAICS 4879
Workforce Statistics
This section provides information relating to employment in scenic and sightseeing transportation.
These data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys.
The following tables present an overview of the industry including
the number of jobs,
mass layoffs,
data for occupations common to the industry,
and projections of occupational employment change.
Employment and Layoffs
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for scenic and sightseeing transportation.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
Earnings and Hours
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours.
The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours are shown.
In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in scenic and sightseeing transportation.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings by Occupation
| Data series |
Wages, 2011 |
| Hourly |
Annual |
| Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
Bus drivers, transit and intercity |
$13.49 |
$14.23 |
$28,050 |
$29,600 |
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels |
$20.63 |
$23.62 |
$42,920 |
$49,120 |
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks |
$13.68 |
$14.66 |
$28,440 |
$30,490 |
Sailors and marine oilers |
$11.57 |
$14.25 |
$24,070 |
$29,640 |
Tour guides and escorts |
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(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in scenic and sightseeing transportation. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in scenic and sightseeing transportation.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
September 27, 2012
