Tour and Travel Guides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$36,660
↑ 50.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Tour and Travel Guides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tour and Travel Guides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.1% since 2012 ($24,430 → $36,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $36,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,660 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $36,060 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $34,440 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | $29,780 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $29,460 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | $27,600 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $26,570 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $25,770 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $25,370 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $24,650 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | $24,580 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $24,500 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $24,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.