SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO comes to $42,870 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,120 by 12.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO comes to $42,870 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,120 by 12.5%. Pay ranges from under $31,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,060 to $44,300.
Employment stands at 230, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $44,830. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 293rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,230 | −18.1% |
| 25th | $33,060 | −13.3% |
| Median (50th) | $42,870 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $44,300 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $48,930 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $41,310 | +8.4% |
Other 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 Southwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $42,870 buys what $41,581 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,581US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,870 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,230 to $48,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in 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 Southwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $42,870, or $20.61 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 Southwest Colorado, CO is 12.5% 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 Southwest Colorado, CO earns more than $48,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,230 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 230 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO. 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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