As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Amarillo, TX is $58,709, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,129 weekly, or $4,892 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 Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $44,380 to $75,561. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,209) and 75th percentile ($67,530), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,561 per year. This $16,321 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, Amarillo Tour Guide often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 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 $44,380 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $51,209 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $58,709 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $67,530 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $75,561 Amarillo, TX November 01, 2026
25% $51,209 10% $44,380 90% $75,561 75% $67,530 $58,709 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 Amarillo, TX. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $51,209 to $67,530 with the average base salary of $58,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,299 to $73,929 with the average total cash compensation of $64,186.

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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

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

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