Tour and Travel Guides Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $31,210 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.01
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $54,770
Employed locally 650
National median $36,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $25,210
    50th (median)
    $31,210
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $54,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tour and Travel Guides salary vs area income 39% Median Tour and Travel Guides salary is 61% 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
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,530
    Recreation Workers $30,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Houston, TX is $15.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tour and Travel Guides salary in Houston, TX is 14.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tour and Travel Guides (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,210.