SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Orlando, FL is $49,540 per year, well 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 Orlando, FL is $49,540 per year, well above the national median of $38,120. The gap of 30.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,430 and $64,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,360 and the ninetieth at $64,370.
The area has 650 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $43,800. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 345th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,360 | −15.1% |
| 25th | $39,430 | +3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,540 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $64,300 | +68.7% |
| 90th | $64,370 | +68.9% |
| Mean | $50,680 | +32.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $43,800 | 610 | |
| 2 | North Port | $43,650 | 70 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $42,870 | 200 | |
| 4 | Lakeland | $38,960 | 100 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $37,200 | 330 | |
| 6 | Naples | $36,430 | 40 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $35,420 | 60 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $32,710 | 80 | |
| 9 | Ocala | $30,860 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,540 buys what $47,911 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,911US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,540 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,360 to $64,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $43,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,540, or $23.82 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 Orlando, FL is 30.0% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $64,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,360 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 Miami, at $43,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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.
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