As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Sioux Falls, SD is $58,825, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,131 weekly, or $4,902 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 Sioux Falls, SD vary widely, spanning from $44,468 to $75,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,310) and 75th percentile ($67,663), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,710 per year. This $16,353 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, Sioux Falls Tour Guide often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Sioux Falls currently ranks 703 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 $44,468 Sioux Falls, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $51,310 Sioux Falls, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $58,825 Sioux Falls, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $67,663 Sioux Falls, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $75,710 Sioux Falls, SD November 01, 2026
25% $51,310 10% $44,468 90% $75,710 75% $67,663 $58,825 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 Sioux Falls, SD. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $51,310 to $67,663 with the average base salary of $58,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,410 to $74,075 with the average total cash compensation of $64,313.

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About Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

Sioux Falls, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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