Admissions Tour Guide Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Tour Guide make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Tour Guide in the United States is $48,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,792
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,187 to $54,042
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,874
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Admissions Tour Guide Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,042 $4,504 $1,039 $26
Average $48,825 $4,069 $939 $23
25th Percentile $45,187 $3,766 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Tour Guide Salaries

An Admissions Tour Guide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Admissions Tour Guide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Tour Guide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,738
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,789
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,492
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,737
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,390
Levels Salary
Admission... Level Admissions Tour Guide$47,738
Branch Se... Level Admissions Tour Guide$52,789
Branch Se... Level Admissions Tour Guide$59,492
Branch Se... Level Admissions Tour Guide$77,737
Regional ... Level Admissions Tour Guide$90,390
$47,738 0 yr
$52,789 < 2 yrs
$59,492 2-4 yrs
$77,737 5-8 yrs
$90,390 > 8 yrs
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How Do Admissions Tour 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 Admissions Tour Guides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,059.
  • California: $53,854.
  • Massachusetts: $53,136.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Tour 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:

  • San Jose: $61,583
  • San Francisco: $60,978
  • Oakland: $59,625

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Tour Guide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 12.3% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Retail Banking (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Retail banking, also known as consumer banking, is the provision of services by a bank to the general public, rather than to companies, corporations or other banks, which are often described as wholesale banking. Banking services which are regarded as retail include provision of savings and transactional accounts, mortgages, personal loans, debit cards, and credit cards. Retail banking is also distinguished from investment banking or commercial banking. It may also refer to a division or department of a bank which deals with individual customers. In the U.S., the term commercial bank is used for a normal bank to distinguish it from an investment bank. After the Great Depression, the Glass–Steagall Act restricted normal banks to banking activities, and investment banks were limited to engaging capital market activities. That distinction was repealed in the 1990s. Commercial bank can also refer to a bank or a division of a bank that deals mostly with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses, as opposed to individual members of the public (retail banking).
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 12.3%
Retail Banking 3.05%
Diversity and Inclusion 2.56%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Admissions Tour Guide's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 45%.
  • Account Reconciliation: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$70,796
45%
Account Reconciliation
$66,890
37%
Innovation
$66,890
37%
Analysis
$65,426
34%
Insight
$61,520
26%
Internal Control
$61,031
25%
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How Education impacts an Admissions Tour Guide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Tour Guides enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Admissions Tour Guide with a No Diploma is between $39,114 and $42,377).

Admissions Tour Guide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Tour Guide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 28.6%
High School 28.6%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 14.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Admissions Tour Guide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Tour 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Admissions Tour Guide

Salaries for an Admissions Tour Guide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,050 in 2023 to around $40,198 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Tour Guide salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Admissions Tour Guide Over Time

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2023
$41,050
2024
$40,810
2025
$40,198
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2024 $40,810
2025 $40,198
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