As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Arivaca, AZ is $61,322, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,179 weekly, or $5,110 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 Arivaca, AZ vary widely, spanning from $46,356 to $78,924. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,488) and 75th percentile ($70,535), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,924 per year. This $17,047 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, Arivaca Tour Guide often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. 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 $46,356 Arivaca, AZ November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $53,488 Arivaca, AZ November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $61,322 Arivaca, AZ November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $70,535 Arivaca, AZ November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $78,924 Arivaca, AZ November 01, 2026
25% $53,488 10% $46,356 90% $78,924 75% $70,535 $61,322 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 Arivaca, AZ. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $53,488 to $70,535 with the average base salary of $61,322. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,804 to $77,219 with the average total cash compensation of $67,043.

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About Arivaca, Arizona    Arivaca (O'odham: Ali Wa:pk) is an unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona. It is located 11 miles (18 km) north of the Mexican border and 3....More

Arivaca, Arizona  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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