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 $59,863, a Guide (3-5 years)earns $68,560, a Travel Supervisor (5+ years)earns $89,889, a Travel Manager (5+ years)earns $116,211,

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 $70,463, California $70,196, Massachusetts $69,260. 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: $64,535; Snowmobile Guide: $46,789; Tourist Guide: $46,163; Safari Guide: $46,103; Montessori Guide: $45,503.

Guide Salary in Washington

How much does a Guide make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Guide in Washington is $69,006 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,585
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,620 to $75,067
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,717

10% $58,717

50% (Median) $69,006

90% $80,585

Guide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,067	$6,256	$1,444	$36
Average	$69,006	$5,750	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$63,620	$5,302	$1,223	$31

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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 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: $70,463.
California: $70,196.
Massachusetts: $69,260.

District of Columbia $70,463 California $70,196 Massachusetts $69,260 Washington $69,006 New Jersey $68,980 Alaska $68,891 Connecticut $68,013 New York $67,656

Hawaii $66,517 Rhode Island $65,983 Maryland $65,620 Minnesota $65,123 Colorado $64,933 Illinois $64,869 Oregon $64,627 Delaware $64,449

New Hampshire $64,337 Virginia $64,086 Pennsylvania $63,354 Nevada $62,985 North Dakota $62,864 Michigan $62,673 Wisconsin $62,603 Vermont $62,463

Texas $62,075 Maine $62,050 Arizona $62,011 Ohio $61,967 Georgia $61,381 Indiana $61,089 Wyoming $61,031 Utah $60,942

Iowa $60,904 Kansas $60,599 Louisiana $60,509 North Carolina $60,478 Missouri $60,465 Florida $60,217 Montana $60,083 Nebraska $59,956

Kentucky $59,886 South Carolina $59,631 Tennessee $59,472 Idaho $59,409 New Mexico $58,944 Oklahoma $58,842 Alabama $58,467 South Dakota $57,837

Arkansas $57,493 West Virginia $57,308 Mississippi $56,755

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:

Auburn: $68,921
Federal Way: $68,891
Bellevue: $70,307

Auburn, WA $68,921

Federal Way, WA $68,891

Bellevue, WA $70,307

Black Diamond, WA $68,552

Bothell, WA $69,974

Burton, WA $69,018

Carnation, WA $68,940

Duvall, WA $69,167

Edmonds, WA $69,754

Enumclaw, WA $67,551

Fall City, WA $69,248

Hobart, WA $68,982

Issaquah, WA $69,489

Kenmore, WA $70,119

Kent, WA $68,981

Kirkland, WA $70,262

Lynnwood, WA $69,612

Maple Valley, WA $68,921

Medina, WA $70,327

Mercer Island, WA $70,302

Mountlake Terrace, WA $69,800

North Bend, WA $68,251

Pacific, WA $68,881

Preston, WA $69,356

Ravensdale, WA $68,370

Redmond, WA $70,161

Redondo, WA $68,969

Renton, WA $69,725

Rollingbay, WA $69,475

Seahurst, WA $69,854

Snoqualmie, WA $68,769

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $66,737

Vashon, WA $69,067

Woodinville, WA $69,737

Sammamish, WA $69,921

Mill Creek, WA $69,306

Seattle, WA $70,348

Bainbridge Island, WA $69,574

Everett, WA $69,375

Acme, WA $65,776

Anacortes, WA $66,396

Blakely Island, WA $65,941

Arlington, WA $68,402

Baring, WA $67,868

Bellingham, WA $65,690

Blaine, WA $65,553

Bow, WA $65,844

Burlington, WA $66,211

Clearlake, WA $66,584

Clinton, WA $69,174

Concrete, WA $65,875

Conway, WA $67,604

Coupeville, WA $67,938

Custer, WA $65,629

Darrington, WA $65,904

Deer Harbor, WA $65,979

Deming, WA $65,755

Eastsound, WA $65,723

Everson, WA $65,642

Ferndale, WA $65,660

Freeland, WA $68,801

Friday Harbor, WA $66,102

Gold Bar, WA $68,012

Granite Falls, WA $68,309

Greenbank, WA $68,585

Hamilton, WA $66,440

Index, WA $66,993

La Conner, WA $66,730

Lake Stevens, WA $69,364

North Lakewood, WA $68,916

Langley, WA $69,014

Lopez Island, WA $66,245

Lummi Island, WA $65,697

Lyman, WA $66,415

Lynden, WA $65,632

Maple Falls, WA $65,609

Marblemount, WA $65,746

Marysville, WA $69,377

Monroe, WA $68,805

Mount Vernon, WA $66,851

Mukilteo, WA $69,344

Nooksack, WA $65,633

Oak Harbor, WA $67,185

Olga, WA $65,809

Orcas, WA $65,928

Point Roberts, WA $65,415

Camano Island, WA $68,266

Rockport, WA $64,864

Sedro Woolley, WA $66,246

Shaw Island, WA $66,041

Silvana, WA $68,801

Skykomish, WA $66,671

Snohomish, WA $69,130

Stanwood, WA $68,544

Startup, WA $68,394

Sultan, WA $68,446

Sumas, WA $65,610

Waldron, WA $65,722

Anderson Island, WA $68,365

Ashford, WA $67,083

Beaver, WA $65,246

Bremerton, WA $69,063

Silverdale, WA $68,948

Brinnon, WA $68,211

Buckley, WA $68,449

Burley, WA $68,829

Carbonado, WA $67,855

Carlsborg, WA $66,646

Chimacum, WA $68,192

Clallam Bay, WA $65,256

Dupont, WA $68,238

Eatonville, WA $67,676

Gig Harbor, WA $68,601

Elbe, WA $67,287

Forks, WA $65,363

Fox Island, WA $68,784

Glenoma, WA $66,322

Graham, WA $68,428

Port Hadlock, WA $68,172

Hansville, WA $68,804

Indianola, WA $69,732

Joyce, WA $65,506

Kapowsin, WA $68,184

Keyport, WA $69,176

Kingston, WA $69,314

La Grande, WA $67,582

Lakebay, WA $68,434

La Push, WA $65,487

Longbranch, WA $68,146

Sumner, WA $68,746

Manchester, WA $69,620

Milton, WA $68,852

Mineral, WA $66,604

Morton, WA $66,400

Neah Bay, WA $65,331

Nordland, WA $68,328

Olalla, WA $68,909

Orting, WA $68,341

Packwood, WA $65,129

Port Angeles, WA $66,644

Port Gamble, WA $69,032

Port Ludlow, WA $68,644

Port Orchard, WA $69,105

Port Townsend, WA $67,903

Poulsbo, WA $69,201

Puyallup, WA $68,849

Quilcene, WA $68,358

Randle, WA $65,673

Retsil, WA $69,074

Seabeck, WA $68,781

Sekiu, WA $65,258

Sequim, WA $67,152

South Colby, WA $69,314

South Prairie, WA $68,461

Southworth, WA $69,599

Spanaway, WA $68,587

Steilacoom, WA $68,584

Bonney Lake, WA $68,656

Suquamish, WA $69,513

Tracyton, WA $69,092

Vaughn, WA $68,428

Wauna, WA $68,725

Wilkeson, WA $68,226

Longmire, WA $66,364

Paradise Inn, WA $66,312

Tacoma, WA $68,834

Camp Murray, WA $68,648

Mcchord Afb, WA $68,829

Lakewood, WA $68,822

University Place, WA $68,833

Olympia, WA $67,478

Lacey, WA $67,632

Tumwater, WA $67,505

Aberdeen, WA $66,405

Adna, WA $66,643

Allyn, WA $68,353

Amanda Park, WA $65,666

Bay Center, WA $65,728

Belfair, WA $68,491

Bucoda, WA $67,483

Centralia, WA $67,378

Chehalis, WA $67,057

Cinebar, WA $66,957

Copalis Beach, WA $65,805

Copalis Crossing, WA $65,690

Cosmopolis, WA $66,777

Curtis, WA $66,151

Doty, WA $66,830

East Olympia, WA $67,597

Elma, WA $67,420

Ethel, WA $66,452

Galvin, WA $67,338

Grapeview, WA $68,073

Grayland, WA $65,780

Hoodsport, WA $67,860

Hoquiam, WA $66,197

Humptulips, WA $65,922

Lebam, WA $66,093

Lilliwaup, WA $68,197

Littlerock, WA $67,481

Mccleary, WA $67,496

Mckenna, WA $67,790

Malone, WA $67,411

Matlock, WA $67,441

Menlo, WA $66,129

Moclips, WA $65,698

Montesano, WA $67,168

Mossyrock, WA $65,933

Napavine, WA $66,884

Neilton, WA $65,863

Oakville, WA $67,348

Ocean Shores, WA $65,893

Onalaska, WA $66,965

Pacific Beach, WA $65,702

Pe Ell, WA $66,292

Quinault, WA $66,041

Rainier, WA $67,596

Raymond, WA $66,210

Rochester, WA $67,371

Roy, WA $68,136

Ryderwood, WA $65,843

Salkum, WA $66,408

Satsop, WA $67,289

Shelton, WA $67,708

Silver Creek, WA $66,385

South Bend, WA $65,699

Taholah, WA $65,622

Tahuya, WA $68,085

Tenino, WA $67,532

Tokeland, WA $65,843

Toledo, WA $66,126

Union, WA $67,896

Vader, WA $66,077

Westport, WA $65,917

Winlock, WA $66,377

Yelm, WA $67,559

Amboy, WA $66,155

Appleton, WA $64,901

Ariel, WA $65,981

Battle Ground, WA $66,343

Bingen, WA $65,463

Brush Prairie, WA $66,426

Camas, WA $66,420

Carrolls, WA $65,873

Carson, WA $65,966

Castle Rock, WA $65,928

Cathlamet, WA $65,703

Centerville, WA $64,675

Chinook, WA $65,199

Cougar, WA $65,685

Dallesport, WA $64,811

Glenwood, WA $64,856

Goldendale, WA $64,653

Grays River, WA $65,629

Heisson, WA $66,305

Husum, WA $65,312

Ilwaco, WA $65,237

Kalama, WA $65,902

Kelso, WA $66,019

Klickitat, WA $64,812

La Center, WA $66,287

Long Beach, WA $65,364

Longview, WA $65,980

Lyle, WA $64,843

Nahcotta, WA $65,353

Naselle, WA $65,421

North Bonneville, WA $65,892

Ocean Park, WA $65,706

Oysterville, WA $65,500

Ridgefield, WA $66,359

Rosburg, WA $65,341

Seaview, WA $65,332

Silverlake, WA $65,954

Skamokawa, WA $65,519

Stevenson, WA $65,866

Toutle, WA $65,780

Trout Lake, WA $65,169

Underwood, WA $65,426

Vancouver, WA $66,616

Wahkiacus, WA $64,733

Washougal, WA $66,284

White Salmon, WA $65,242

Wishram, WA $64,658

Woodland, WA $66,131

Yacolt, WA $66,192

Wenatchee, WA $64,694

East Wenatchee, WA $64,609

Ardenvoir, WA $64,675

Brewster, WA $64,483

Bridgeport, WA $64,406

Carlton, WA $64,503

Cashmere, WA $64,678

Chelan, WA $64,568

Chelan Falls, WA $64,601

Conconully, WA $64,448

Dryden, WA $64,776

Entiat, WA $64,595

Ephrata, WA $64,357

George, WA $64,701

Leavenworth, WA $65,090

Loomis, WA $64,450

Malaga, WA $64,705

Malott, WA $64,470

Mansfield, WA $64,197

Manson, WA $64,584

Marlin, WA $64,067

Mazama, WA $64,516

Methow, WA $64,433

Monitor, WA $64,661

Moses Lake, WA $64,376

Okanogan, WA $64,406

Omak, WA $64,465

Orondo, WA $64,504

Oroville, WA $64,544

Palisades, WA $64,311

Pateros, WA $64,458

Peshastin, WA $64,635

Quincy, WA $64,588

Riverside, WA $64,450

Rock Island, WA $64,472

Soap Lake, WA $64,260

Stehekin, WA $64,533

Stratford, WA $64,099

Tonasket, WA $64,485

Twisp, WA $64,546

Warden, WA $64,620

Waterville, WA $64,325

Wauconda, WA $64,409

Wilson Creek, WA $64,036

Winthrop, WA $64,567

Yakima, WA $63,997

Brownstown, WA $63,997

Buena, WA $64,187

Cle Elum, WA $65,064

Cowiche, WA $63,997

Easton, WA $66,095

Ellensburg, WA $64,063

Naches, WA $65,036

Grandview, WA $65,712

Granger, WA $64,969

Harrah, WA $63,997

Kittitas, WA $64,053

Mabton, WA $65,055

Moxee, WA $64,203

Outlook, WA $64,966

Parker, WA $64,016

Ronald, WA $65,408

Roslyn, WA $65,330

Selah, WA $63,997

South Cle Elum, WA $65,360

Sunnyside, WA $65,990

Thorp, WA $64,278

Tieton, WA $63,997

Toppenish, WA $64,819

Vantage, WA $64,670

Wapato, WA $64,043

White Swan, WA $64,156

Zillah, WA $64,281

Airway Heights, WA $64,888

Chattaroy, WA $64,807

Cheney, WA $64,801

Colbert, WA $64,860

Deer Park, WA $64,793

Edwall, WA $64,717

Elk, WA $64,671

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $64,879

Fairfield, WA $64,736

Ford, WA $64,747

Four Lakes, WA $64,880

Greenacres, WA $64,839

Lamont, WA $64,589

Latah, WA $64,635

Liberty Lake, WA $64,805

Marshall, WA $64,888

Mead, WA $64,812

Medical Lake, WA $64,848

Mica, WA $64,840

Newman Lake, WA $64,769

Nine Mile Falls, WA $64,854

Otis Orchards, WA $64,831

Reardan, WA $64,796

Rockford, WA $64,785

Spangle, WA $64,812

Sprague, WA $64,602

Tekoa, WA $64,539

Tumtum, WA $64,772

Valleyford, WA $64,862

Veradale, WA $64,876

Waverly, WA $64,714

Wellpinit, WA $64,669

Addy, WA $64,579

Albion, WA $64,496

Almira, WA $64,087

Belmont, WA $64,434

Benge, WA $64,392

Boyds, WA $64,421

Chewelah, WA $64,633

Clayton, WA $64,750

Colfax, WA $64,488

Colton, WA $64,065

Colville, WA $64,498

Coulee City, WA $64,133

Coulee Dam, WA $64,323

Creston, WA $64,329

Curlew, WA $64,453

Cusick, WA $64,231

Danville, WA $64,435

Davenport, WA $64,589

Electric City, WA $64,304

Elmer City, WA $64,473

Endicott, WA $64,523

Evans, WA $64,504

Farmington, WA $64,348

Fruitland, WA $64,566

Garfield, WA $64,403

Gifford, WA $64,515

Grand Coulee, WA $64,265

Harrington, WA $64,524

Hartline, WA $64,041

Hay, WA $64,325

Hunters, WA $64,526

Inchelium, WA $64,371

Ione, WA $64,046

Keller, WA $64,247

Kettle Falls, WA $64,464

Lacrosse, WA $64,392

Lamona, WA $64,309

Laurier, WA $64,418

Lincoln, WA $64,519

Loon Lake, WA $64,695

Malden, WA $64,699

Malo, WA $64,493

Marcus, WA $64,699

Metaline, WA $64,331

Metaline Falls, WA $63,959

Mohler, WA $64,473

Nespelem, WA $64,328

Newport, WA $64,432

Northport, WA $64,507

Oakesdale, WA $64,562

Odessa, WA $64,180

Orient, WA $64,402

Palouse, WA $64,297

Pullman, WA $64,259

Republic, WA $64,423

Rice, WA $64,486

Ritzville, WA $64,446

Rosalia, WA $64,719

Saint John, WA $64,581

Springdale, WA $64,668

Steptoe, WA $64,882

Thornton, WA $64,595

Uniontown, WA $64,003

Usk, WA $64,368

Valley, WA $64,640

Wilbur, WA $64,282

Spokane, WA $64,888

Pasco, WA $66,848

Benton City, WA $66,838

Beverly, WA $64,869

Bickleton, WA $64,695

Burbank, WA $67,085

College Place, WA $65,716

Connell, WA $65,511

Dayton, WA $64,428

Dixie, WA $65,036

Eltopia, WA $66,479

Hooper, WA $64,252

Kahlotus, WA $64,792

Kennewick, WA $67,478

Lind, WA $64,454

Mesa, WA $66,289

Othello, WA $65,193

Paterson, WA $66,067

Plymouth, WA $67,143

Pomeroy, WA $64,422

Prescott, WA $65,414

Mattawa, WA $65,355

Prosser, WA $66,186

Richland, WA $67,084

West Richland, WA $67,084

Roosevelt, WA $64,379

Royal City, WA $64,803

Starbuck, WA $64,609

Touchet, WA $66,406

Waitsburg, WA $64,845

Walla Walla, WA $65,428

Wallula, WA $66,923

Washtucna, WA $64,346

Anatone, WA $63,888

Asotin, WA $64,080

Clarkston, WA $64,229

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	$96,608	$46.0	40%
Financial Services	$89,707	$43.0	30%
Biotechnology	$86,257	$41.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$84,187	$40.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$81,426	$39.0	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.

$63,620

Average $69,006/year

$75,067

$5,302

Average $5,750/month

$6,256

$1,223

Average $1,327/week

$1,444

$31

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,067	$6,256	$1,444	$36
Average	$69,006	$5,750	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$63,620	$5,302	$1,223	$31

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