How much does a tour and travel guide make in Illinois?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Illinois. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $45,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,160 | $15.94 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 90th | $45,930 | $22.08 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $41,660 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,870 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 23. Massachusetts | $37,840 |
| 24. Arizona | $37,560 |
| 25. New Mexico | $37,080 |
| 26. Illinois | $36,780 |
| 27. New Jersey | $36,640 |
| 28. Kentucky | $36,070 |
| 29. North Dakota | $35,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,780 against $38,120 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tour and travel guides the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $41,660 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.