As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Lubbock, TX is $57,624, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,108 weekly, or $4,802 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 Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $43,561 to $74,165. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,263) and 75th percentile ($66,282), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,165 per year. This $16,019 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, Lubbock Tour Guide often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 759 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 $43,561 Lubbock, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $50,263 Lubbock, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $57,624 Lubbock, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $66,282 Lubbock, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $74,165 Lubbock, TX November 01, 2026
25% $50,263 10% $43,561 90% $74,165 75% $66,282 $57,624 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 Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $50,263 to $66,282 with the average base salary of $57,624. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,259 to $72,563 with the average total cash compensation of $63,001.

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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

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

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