What are the main factors that influence a Wilderness Guide's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Wilderness Guide?

Wilderness Guide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wilderness Guide roles are District of Columbia $44,571, California $44,402, Massachusetts $43,811. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wilderness Guide roles make?

Salaries for Wilderness Guide level roles vary by specialization: Tour Guide: $64,517; Guide: $63,629; Wilderness Therapist: $58,901; Wilderness Ranger: $48,208; Snowmobile Guide: $46,786.

Wilderness Guide Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wilderness Guide make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wilderness Guide in Delaware is $40,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Wilderness Guide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,060
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,671 to $49,819
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,299

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Wilderness Guide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,819	$4,152	$958	$24
Average	$40,767	$3,397	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$32,671	$2,723	$628	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Wilderness Guide Salaries

A Wilderness Guide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Wilderness Guide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Wilderness Guides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,571.
California: $44,402.
Massachusetts: $43,811.

District of Columbia $44,571 California $44,402 Massachusetts $43,811 Washington $43,650 New Jersey $43,633 Alaska $43,577 Connecticut $43,022 New York $42,796

Hawaii $42,076 Rhode Island $41,737 Maryland $41,508 Minnesota $41,194 Colorado $41,073 Illinois $41,033 Oregon $40,880 Delaware $40,767

New Hampshire $40,696 Virginia $40,538 Pennsylvania $40,075 Nevada $39,841 North Dakota $39,765 Michigan $39,644 Wisconsin $39,600 Vermont $39,511

Texas $39,266 Maine $39,250 Arizona $39,225 Ohio $39,197 Georgia $38,827 Indiana $38,642 Wyoming $38,606 Utah $38,549

Iowa $38,525 Kansas $38,332 Louisiana $38,275 North Carolina $38,255 Missouri $38,247 Florida $38,090 Montana $38,006 Nebraska $37,925

Kentucky $37,881 South Carolina $37,720 Tennessee $37,619 Idaho $37,579 New Mexico $37,285 Oklahoma $37,221 Alabama $36,983 South Dakota $36,585

Arkansas $36,367 West Virginia $36,251 Mississippi $35,900

Top Paying Cities for Wilderness Guides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $40,584
Little Creek: $40,881
Magnolia: $40,822

Lincoln, DE $40,584 Little Creek, DE $40,881 Magnolia, DE $40,822 Milford, DE $40,687 Marydel, DE $40,754 Millsboro, DE $40,413 Millville, DE $40,476 Milton, DE $40,546

Nassau, DE $40,575 Ocean View, DE $40,469 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,547 Seaford, DE $40,570 Selbyville, DE $40,402 Smyrna, DE $40,909 Viola, DE $40,721 Woodside, DE $40,830

Bear, DE $40,736 Newark, DE $40,721 Claymont, DE $40,804 Delaware City, DE $40,761 Hockessin, DE $40,717 Kirkwood, DE $40,754 Middletown, DE $40,769 Montchanin, DE $40,726

New Castle, DE $40,732 Odessa, DE $40,789 Port Penn, DE $40,817 Rockland, DE $40,730 Saint Georges, DE $40,756 Townsend, DE $40,819 Winterthur, DE $40,735 Lewes, DE $40,562

Wilmington, DE $40,719 Dover, DE $40,881 Dover Afb, DE $40,665 Bethany Beach, DE $40,426 Bethel, DE $40,468 Bridgeville, DE $40,564 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,766 Cheswold, DE $40,867

Clayton, DE $40,869 Dagsboro, DE $40,398 Delmar, DE $40,333 Ellendale, DE $40,456 Felton, DE $40,684 Fenwick Island, DE $40,407 Frankford, DE $40,337 Frederica, DE $40,724

Georgetown, DE $40,383 Greenwood, DE $40,570 Harbeson, DE $40,426 Harrington, DE $40,632 Hartly, DE $40,758 Houston, DE $40,574 Kenton, DE $40,871 Laurel, DE $40,359

Yorklyn, DE $40,729

Wilderness Guide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wilderness Guide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$32,671

Average $40,767/year

$49,819

$2,723

Average $3,397/month

$4,152

$628

Average $784/week

$958

$16

Average $20/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,819	$4,152	$958	$24
Average	$40,767	$3,397	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$32,671	$2,723	$628	$16

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