As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Abilene, TX is $56,947, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,095 weekly, or $4,746 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 Abilene, TX vary widely, spanning from $43,048 to $73,292. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,672) and 75th percentile ($65,503), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,292 per year. This $15,831 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, Abilene Tour Guide often earn 9.6% lower than national averages. However, Abilene currently ranks 784 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 $43,048 Abilene, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $49,672 Abilene, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $56,947 Abilene, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $65,503 Abilene, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $73,292 Abilene, TX November 01, 2026
25% $49,672 10% $43,048 90% $73,292 75% $65,503 $56,947 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 Abilene, TX. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $49,672 to $65,503 with the average base salary of $56,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,609 to $71,710 with the average total cash compensation of $62,260.

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About Abilene, Texas    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort ....More

Abilene, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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