The average salary for a tour and travel guide in the United States is $40,280, but the range typically falls between $30,530 and $44,520. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.37, with a range between $14.68 and $21.41.
There are approximately 46,760 people employed as a tour and travel guide in the United States. With California, New York, Colorado employing the highest number of tour and travel guides.The state with the best pay for a tour and travel guide is Idaho, with an average annual salary of $91,760, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $26,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $25,930 | $12.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,530 | $14.68 |
| Median | $36,060 | $17.34 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,520 | $21.41 |
| 90th Percentile | $58,620 | $28.18 |
The salary of a tour and travel guide can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a tour and travel guide in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for tour and travel guides are Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, Vermont, District of Columbia while the worst states are Mississippi, Delaware, Nebraska, Louisiana, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,010 | $35,940 | $61,270 |
| Alaska | $31,930 | $49,540 | $74,810 |
| Arizona | $30,400 | $39,830 | $57,460 |
| Arkansas | $24,140 | $32,610 | $41,450 |
| California | $32,960 | $44,690 | $64,380 |
| Colorado | $34,320 | $48,350 | $73,360 |
| Connecticut | $30,720 | $47,270 | $80,960 |
| Delaware | $27,470 | $31,050 | $35,330 |
| District of Columbia | $36,190 | $54,540 | $72,800 |
| Florida | $26,960 | $35,680 | $45,320 |
| Georgia | $22,110 | $32,620 | $41,450 |
| Hawaii | $29,130 | $43,770 | $56,570 |
| Idaho | $24,400 | $91,760 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $27,130 | $38,340 | $58,910 |
| Indiana | $17,380 | $30,960 | $44,370 |
| Iowa | $23,130 | $33,920 | $48,830 |
| Kansas | $23,320 | $28,580 | $34,770 |
| Kentucky | $24,080 | $37,410 | $50,820 |
| Louisiana | $17,940 | $30,010 | $44,710 |
| Maine | $28,840 | $41,190 | $68,730 |
| Maryland | $28,340 | $37,130 | $49,980 |
| Massachusetts | $31,210 | $41,040 | $53,660 |
| Michigan | $25,640 | $33,860 | $44,870 |
| Minnesota | $30,500 | $39,000 | $55,600 |
| Mississippi | $19,130 | $26,890 | $35,370 |
| Missouri | $25,790 | $32,280 | $43,460 |
| Montana | $24,370 | $34,900 | $55,470 |
| Nebraska | $22,830 | $31,270 | $40,540 |
| Nevada | $24,080 | $36,900 | $47,890 |
| New Hampshire | $28,100 | $37,980 | $48,080 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $36,270 | $47,940 |
| New Mexico | $25,510 | $35,670 | $55,860 |
| New York | $30,940 | $48,010 | $55,960 |
| North Carolina | $19,290 | $36,490 | $46,490 |
| North Dakota | $29,120 | $33,880 | $43,580 |
| Ohio | $24,960 | $30,350 | $37,880 |
| Oklahoma | $21,960 | $31,160 | $41,450 |
| Oregon | $30,050 | $39,850 | $52,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $21,040 | $34,370 | $46,520 |
| Rhode Island | $28,790 | $38,320 | $49,980 |
| South Carolina | $21,490 | $50,930 | $141,240 |
| South Dakota | $26,530 | $34,460 | $46,000 |
| Tennessee | $21,400 | $40,250 | $64,770 |
| Texas | $20,630 | $38,400 | $59,130 |
| Utah | $24,550 | $36,760 | $52,000 |
| Vermont | $31,560 | $46,170 | $59,850 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $34,370 | $50,350 |
| Washington | $35,770 | $48,800 | $72,800 |
| West Virginia | $21,390 | $31,620 | $46,550 |
| Wisconsin | $20,340 | $34,610 | $49,340 |
| Wyoming | $31,820 | $61,410 | $120,640 |
Even between cities, the salary of a tour and travel guide can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for tour and travel guides is Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, ID with an average salary of $113,900.The city with the lowest average salary for tour and travel guides is Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area, OH with an average salary of $24,830.
Areas with highest average salaries for tour and travel guides
Areas with lowest average salaries for tour and travel guides
The number of tour and travel guides in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of tour and travel guides has increased by 8,730. On average, the number of tour and travel guides has been increasing by 5.7% each year. The salary of tour and travel guides has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of tour and travel guides has increased by $8,080. On average, the salary of tour and travel guides has been increasing by 6.3% each year.
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