Tour and Travel Guides

Occupation

$36,660
National Median Salary
$17.63
Median Hourly Wage
49,010
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$26,890
$31,250
$36,660
$45,910
$59,930

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+49.1%
10 Year Change
$24,580
2014 Median
$36,660
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Tour and Travel Guides

Industry Annual Median Employment
Other Support Services $62,940 —
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $56,890 40
Inland Water Transportation $56,840 60
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $54,080 50
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $54,080 50

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Top Paying States for Tour and Travel Guides

State Annual Median Employment
Vermont $53,420 190
District of Columbia $52,140 230
Idaho $50,830 380
Wyoming $49,010 180
Washington $48,830 1,370

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