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

$38,440a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.48 an hour or $3,203 a month.

Hourly
$18.48
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
59 of 167
Jobs in the area
1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,150Median: $38,440Highest 10%: $52,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,150$15.46
25th$36,590$17.59
Median$38,440$18.48
75th$42,880$20.62
90th$52,100$25.05

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.

Barnstable Town, MA$38,880
Providence, RI$38,310
Worcester, MA$35,990
Pittsfield, MA$34,280
Springfield, MA$32,150
Tour and Travel Guide salary in Massachusetts Tour and Travel Guide salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$65,190
Mortician$62,540
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$58,000
Costume Attendant$56,000
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$53,740
Residential Advisor$48,830
Funeral Attendant$48,110
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$47,720
Skincare Specialist$47,480
Baggage Porter and Bellhop$43,090
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.48 ($38,440 a year).

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

Yes: $38,440 against $38,120 nationally, 1% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $37,840, so Boston pays 2% more.

Where does Boston rank for tour and travel guide pay?

59 of 167 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,100 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.