As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Aberdeen, SD is $59,713, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,148 weekly, or $4,976 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tour Guide in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Tour Guide in Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $45,140 to $76,853. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,085) and 75th percentile ($68,685), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,853 per year. This $16,600 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Lean, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Tour Guide often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 667 statewide for Tour Guide job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tour Guide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $45,140 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $52,085 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $59,713 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $68,685 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $76,853 Aberdeen, SD November 01, 2026
25% $52,085 10% $45,140 90% $76,853 75% $68,685 $59,713 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tour Guide ?

A tour guide (U.S.) or a tourist guide (European) is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest, attractions sites....

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  1. This Job:

    Tour Guide

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Travel Coordinator

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tour Guide in Aberdeen, SD. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $52,085 to $68,685 with the average base salary of $59,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,262 to $75,194 with the average total cash compensation of $65,285.

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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

Aberdeen, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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