How much does a tour and travel guide make in California?
$46,000a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in California. That is $22.12 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.12
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,500Median: $46,000Highest 10%: $66,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| Median | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 75th | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 90th | $66,220 | $31.84 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $59,330 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,740 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,170 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,130 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,620 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $44,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,670 |
| Napa, CA | $43,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,870 |
| Visalia, CA | $41,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,770 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,980 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 1. Washington | $54,160 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $49,210 |
| 3. Wyoming | $47,020 |
| 4. California | $46,000 |
| 5. Hawaii | $45,940 |
| 6. Vermont | $45,920 |
| 7. Maine | $44,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.12 ($46,000 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,000 against $38,120 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for tour and travel guide pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays tour and travel guides the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $59,330 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.