As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Alaska is $69,876, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,344 weekly, or $5,823 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 Alaska vary widely, spanning from $52,822 to $89,933. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,949) and 75th percentile ($80,375), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,933 per year. This $19,426 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 8.3% 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 $52,822 AK November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $60,949 AK November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $69,876 AK November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $80,375 AK November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $89,933 AK November 01, 2026
25% $60,949 10% $52,822 90% $89,933 75% $80,375 $69,876 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 $74,858 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $74,806 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $74,824 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $74,937 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $74,967 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $74,903 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $74,882 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $74,833 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $74,815 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $74,887 Date Updated November 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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