As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Austin, TX is $63,912, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,229 weekly, or $5,326 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 Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $48,313 to $82,257. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,747) and 75th percentile ($73,514), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,257 per year. This $17,767 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, Austin Tour Guide often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 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 $48,313 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $55,747 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $63,912 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $73,514 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $82,257 Austin, TX November 01, 2026
25% $55,747 10% $48,313 90% $82,257 75% $73,514 $63,912 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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $55,747 to $73,514 with the average base salary of $63,912. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,288 to $80,481 with the average total cash compensation of $69,875.

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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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

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