SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · United States
Tour and Travel Guides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides across the United States is $38,120 per year, measured over 53,500 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $54,160.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tour and Travel Guides
Pay for this occupation varies by 140.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $54,160 and Iowa pays $22,490.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $54,160 | 1,420 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,210 | 380 | |
| 3 | Wyoming | $47,020 | 560 | |
| 4 | California | $46,000 | 6,900 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $45,940 | 1,370 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $45,920 | 140 | |
| 7 | Maine | $44,940 | 270 | |
| 8 | New York | $44,450 | 2,870 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $44,210 | 1,660 | |
| 10 | Kansas | $43,700 | 400 |
States with the most Tour and Travel Guides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,900 | $46,000 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,870 | $44,450 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,720 | $41,600 | |
| 4 | Arizona | 2,450 | $37,560 | |
| 5 | Texas | 2,250 | $33,080 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 2,150 | $42,840 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,970 | $32,910 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 1,840 | $33,760 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 1,760 | $37,840 | |
| 10 | Alaska | 1,660 | $44,210 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $63,630 | 870 |
| 2 | San Jose | $59,330 | 640 |
| 3 | Bremerton | $55,870 | 30 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $54,550 | 120 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $52,480 | 970 |
| 6 | Casper | $51,120 | 60 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $50,320 | 540 |
| 8 | Topeka | $49,780 | 30 |
| 9 | Orlando | $49,540 | 650 |
| 10 | Kahului | $49,430 | 260 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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