How much does a tour and travel guide make in Houston?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,300Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $65,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,300 | $11.68 | |
| 25th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| 90th | $65,430 | $31.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.
| Brownsville, TX | $38,090 |
| Austin, TX | $34,420 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,190 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $35,990 against $38,120 nationally, 6% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,080, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for tour and travel guide pay?
86 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a tour and travel guide make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,430 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.