As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Tour Guide in Texas is $62,906, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,210 weekly, or $5,242 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tour Guide in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tour Guide in Texas vary widely, spanning from $47,320 to $80,800. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,748) and 75th percentile ($72,272), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,800 per year. This $17,524 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, Texas Tour Guide often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 48 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $47,320 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $54,748 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $62,906 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $72,272 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $80,800 TX April 01, 2026
25% $54,748 10% $47,320 90% $80,800 75% $72,272 $62,906 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $60,785 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $60,819 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $60,969 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $65,464 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $60,525 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $67,558 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $63,521 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $61,674 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $60,525 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $63,665 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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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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