Tour and Travel Guides Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for tour and travel guides in the U.S. is $38,120 ($18.33 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $38,120
- Mean annual wage
- $43,720
- Median hourly wage
- $18.33
- Employment
- 53,500
53,500 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,520 | $13.71 |
| 25th percentile | $32,910 | $15.82 |
| Median (50th) | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| 75th percentile | $47,700 | $22.93 |
| 90th percentile | $60,930 | $29.29 |
Highest-paying states for tour and travel guides
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $54,160 | 1,420 |
| District of Columbia | $49,210 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $47,020 | 560 |
| California | $46,000 | 6,900 |
| Hawaii | $45,940 | 1,370 |
| Vermont | $45,920 | 140 |
| Maine | $44,940 | 270 |
| New York | $44,450 | 2,870 |
| Alaska | $44,210 | 1,660 |
| Kansas | $43,700 | 400 |
Lowest-paying states
- Iowa: $22,490 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $27,460 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $28,570 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $30,160 median annual wage
- Indiana: $31,030 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Childcare Workers$34,980
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,150
- Recreation Workers$36,560
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,160
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,790
- Animal Caretakers$35,360
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,760
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,910
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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