Tour and Travel Guides Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $28,360 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $23,870
90th percentile $64,950
Employed locally 330
National median $36,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,870
    25th
    $27,280
    50th (median)
    $28,360
    75th
    $40,030
    90th
    $64,950

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Tour and Travel Guides salary vs area income 29% Median Tour and Travel Guides salary is 71% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tour and Travel Guides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $57,230
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $55,860
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $53,420
    Vermont $53,420
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,420
    District of Columbia $52,140

    Nearby metros — Tour and Travel Guides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $36,430
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,210
    Waco, TX $29,050
    Corpus Christi, TX $28,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,830

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,630
    Animal Caretakers $30,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,790
    Recreation Workers $38,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tour and Travel Guides make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Austin, TX is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.99 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Tour and Travel Guides salaries?

    The median Tour and Travel Guides salary in Austin, TX is 22.6% below the national median of $36,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tour and Travel Guides in Austin?

    Entry-level Tour and Travel Guides (10th percentile) earn around $23,870 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,280.