How much does a tour and travel guide make in Alaska?
$44,210a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Alaska. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,684 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.25
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,410Median: $44,210Highest 10%: $58,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $44,210 | $21.25 | |
| 75th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 90th | $58,890 | $28.31 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $44,400 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $38,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 6. Vermont | $45,920 |
| 7. Maine | $44,940 |
| 8. New York | $44,450 |
| 9. Alaska | $44,210 |
| 10. Kansas | $43,700 |
| 11. Colorado | $42,840 |
| 12. Florida | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $21.25 ($44,210 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $44,210 against $38,120 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Alaska rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Alaska ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Alaska pays tour and travel guides the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $44,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.