SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Fort Collins
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO · 4 metro areas compared
In Fort Collins, CO the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides is $44,830 a year, which is 17.6% higher than the national figure of $38,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fort Collins, CO the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides is $44,830 a year, which is 17.6% higher than the national figure of $38,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,860 and $48,020. The lowest tenth earn under $31,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,120.
Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $43,370. Of the 423 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 359th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | −17.7% |
| 25th | $36,860 | −3.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,830 | +17.6% |
| 75th | $48,020 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $72,120 | +89.2% |
| Mean | $45,890 | +20.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $43,370 | 860 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $42,050 | 50 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $37,220 | 60 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $37,080 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Collins run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $44,830 buys what $43,482 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,482US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,830 a year, 17.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,380 to $72,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $43,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Fort Collins, CO?
The median annual wage is $44,830, or $21.55 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 Fort Collins, CO is 17.6% 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 Fort Collins, CO earns more than $72,120 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 Denver, at $43,370 per year.
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.
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