How much does a tour and travel guide make in Colorado?
$42,840a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Colorado. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.60
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,380Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $55,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,380 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $36,630 | $17.61 | |
| Median | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 75th | $47,110 | $22.65 | |
| 90th | $55,600 | $26.73 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $44,830 |
| Denver, CO | $43,370 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $42,050 |
| Greeley, CO | $37,220 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $37,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 8. New York | $44,450 |
| 9. Alaska | $44,210 |
| 10. Kansas | $43,700 |
| 11. Colorado | $42,840 |
| 12. Florida | $41,600 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $41,600 |
| 14. Maryland | $40,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $42,840 against $38,120 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Colorado ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays tour and travel guides the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $44,830 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.