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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Guide?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Guide roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Guide's salary?

A Guide's salary grows with experience: a Travel Clerk (1-3 years)earns $55,895, a Guide (3-5 years)earns $64,020, a Travel Supervisor (5+ years)earns $83,918, a Travel Manager (5+ years)earns $108,514,

What are the highest paying states for a Guide?

Guide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Guide roles are District of Columbia $70,449, California $70,182, Massachusetts $69,247. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Guide roles make?

Salaries for Guide level roles vary by specialization: Tour Guide: $64,517; Snowmobile Guide: $46,786; Tourist Guide: $46,160; Safari Guide: $46,099; Montessori Guide: $45,500.

Guide Salary in Delaware

How much does a Guide make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Guide in Delaware is $64,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,267
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,415 to $70,105
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,844

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Guide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,105	$5,842	$1,348	$34
Average	$64,437	$5,370	$1,239	$31
25th Percentile	$59,415	$4,951	$1,143	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Guide Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do 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 Guides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,449.
California: $70,182.
Massachusetts: $69,247.

District of Columbia $70,449 California $70,182 Massachusetts $69,247 Washington $68,992 New Jersey $68,967 Alaska $68,878 Connecticut $68,000 New York $67,643

Hawaii $66,505 Rhode Island $65,970 Maryland $65,607 Minnesota $65,111 Colorado $64,920 Illinois $64,857 Oregon $64,615 Delaware $64,437

New Hampshire $64,325 Virginia $64,074 Pennsylvania $63,342 Nevada $62,973 North Dakota $62,852 Michigan $62,661 Wisconsin $62,591 Vermont $62,451

Texas $62,063 Maine $62,038 Arizona $62,000 Ohio $61,955 Georgia $61,370 Indiana $61,077 Wyoming $61,020 Utah $60,931

Iowa $60,892 Kansas $60,587 Louisiana $60,498 North Carolina $60,466 Missouri $60,453 Florida $60,205 Montana $60,072 Nebraska $59,944

Kentucky $59,874 South Carolina $59,620 Tennessee $59,461 Idaho $59,397 New Mexico $58,933 Oklahoma $58,831 Alabama $58,456 South Dakota $57,826

Arkansas $57,482 West Virginia $57,297 Mississippi $56,744

Top Paying Cities for 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: $64,146
Little Creek: $64,616
Magnolia: $64,523

Lincoln, DE $64,146 Little Creek, DE $64,616 Magnolia, DE $64,523 Milford, DE $64,309 Marydel, DE $64,415 Millsboro, DE $63,877 Millville, DE $63,976 Milton, DE $64,087

Nassau, DE $64,133 Ocean View, DE $63,965 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,088 Seaford, DE $64,124 Selbyville, DE $63,859 Smyrna, DE $64,661 Viola, DE $64,363 Woodside, DE $64,536

Bear, DE $64,387 Newark, DE $64,363 Claymont, DE $64,494 Delaware City, DE $64,427 Hockessin, DE $64,357 Kirkwood, DE $64,415 Middletown, DE $64,440 Montchanin, DE $64,372

New Castle, DE $64,381 Odessa, DE $64,472 Port Penn, DE $64,515 Rockland, DE $64,378 Saint Georges, DE $64,419 Townsend, DE $64,519 Winterthur, DE $64,386 Lewes, DE $64,111

Wilmington, DE $64,360 Dover, DE $64,616 Dover Afb, DE $64,276 Bethany Beach, DE $63,898 Bethel, DE $63,964 Bridgeville, DE $64,115 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,434 Cheswold, DE $64,595

Clayton, DE $64,597 Dagsboro, DE $63,853 Delmar, DE $63,751 Ellendale, DE $63,944 Felton, DE $64,304 Fenwick Island, DE $63,867 Frankford, DE $63,756 Frederica, DE $64,368

Georgetown, DE $63,829 Greenwood, DE $64,125 Harbeson, DE $63,897 Harrington, DE $64,223 Hartly, DE $64,423 Houston, DE $64,131 Kenton, DE $64,600 Laurel, DE $63,791

Yorklyn, DE $64,376

Guide Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Guide roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 88% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Guide positions in Software & Networking or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Guide as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Guide

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$90,211	$43.0	40%
Financial Services	$83,768	$40.0	30%
Biotechnology	$80,546	$39.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$78,613	$38.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$76,035	$37.0	18%

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

Understanding how a 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

$59,415

Average $64,437/year

$70,105

$4,951

Average $5,370/month

$5,842

$1,143

Average $1,239/week

$1,348

$29

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,105	$5,842	$1,348	$34
Average	$64,437	$5,370	$1,239	$31
25th Percentile	$59,415	$4,951	$1,143	$29

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