As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Alaska is $69,813, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,343 weekly, or $5,818 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tour Guide in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tour Guide in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $52,516 to $89,672. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,759) and 75th percentile ($80,208), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,672 per year. This $19,449 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, Alaska Tour Guide often earn 8.2% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 48 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide 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 $52,516 AK April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $60,759 AK April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $69,813 AK April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $80,208 AK April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $89,672 AK April 01, 2026
25% $60,759 10% $52,516 90% $89,672 75% $80,208 $69,813 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $74,385 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $74,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $74,885 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $74,885 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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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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