SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Colorado
Colorado · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Colorado is $42,840 per year, 12.4% above the national median of $38,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Colorado is $42,840 per year, 12.4% above the national median of $38,120. Half of workers earn between $36,630 and $47,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,380 and the ninetieth at $55,600.
Employment stands at 2,150, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Colorado ranks number 11th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $44,830. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 661st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $36,630 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $42,840 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $47,110 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $55,600 | +45.9% |
| Mean | $43,520 | +14.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $44,830 | — | |
| 2 | Denver | $43,370 | 860 | |
| 3 | Grand Junction | $42,050 | 50 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $37,220 | 60 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $37,080 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $42,840 buys what $41,552 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,552US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,840 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,380 to $55,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $44,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $42,840, or $20.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,120, so pay in Colorado is 12.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $55,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Collins, at $44,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,150 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data