Tour and Travel Guides Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $31,920 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.35
10th percentile $24,090
90th percentile $64,270
Employed locally 520
National median $36,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,090
    25th
    $28,060
    50th (median)
    $31,920
    75th
    $36,890
    90th
    $64,270

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tour and Travel Guides salary vs area income 37% Median Tour and Travel Guides salary is 63% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,210
    Waco, TX $29,050
    Corpus Christi, TX $28,810
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,830

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,260
    Animal Caretakers$30,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,920
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,330
    Recreation Workers$31,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Dallas, TX is $15.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tour and Travel Guides salary in Dallas, TX is 12.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tour and Travel Guides (10th percentile) earn around $24,090 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,060.