SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 4 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage is $30,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage is $30,160. That is 20.9% lower than the national median of $38,120. Pay ranges from under $26,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,070 to $38,010.
Employment stands at 910, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 47th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $31,170. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 714th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,250 | −31.1% |
| 25th | $28,070 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $30,160 | −20.9% |
| 75th | $38,010 | −0.3% |
| 90th | $54,530 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $36,440 | −4.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $31,170 | 130 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $30,160 | 340 | |
| 3 | Eau Claire | $30,010 | 40 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $29,780 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $30,160 goes as far as $32,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,160 a year, 20.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,250 to $54,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 910 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $31,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $30,160, or $14.50 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 Wisconsin is 20.9% lower. 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 Wisconsin earns more than $54,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,250 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 Madison, at $31,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 910 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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