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How much does a tour and travel guide make in Anchorage?

$44,400a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $21.35 an hour or $3,700 a month.

Hourly
$21.35
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
23 of 167
Jobs in the area
620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,740Median: $44,400Highest 10%: $59,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,740$14.78
25th$37,330$17.95
Median$44,400$21.35
75th$50,060$24.07
90th$59,000$28.37

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.

Fairbanks, AK$38,730
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Related jobs in Anchorage

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$50,590
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,230
Manicurist and Pedicurist$47,890
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$45,780
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,680
Skincare Specialist$41,240
Gambling Service Worker$38,010
Recreation Worker$37,240
Animal Caretaker$36,490
Childcare Worker$36,280
Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Anchorage?

The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $21.35 ($44,400 a year).

Do tour and travel guides make more in Anchorage than the national average?

Yes: $44,400 against $38,120 nationally, 16% more.

How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $44,210, so Anchorage pays 0% more.

Where does Anchorage rank for tour and travel guide pay?

23 of 167 metro areas with data.

How much does a tour and travel guide make starting out in Anchorage?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,000 or more.

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.