How much does a tour and travel guide make in Iowa?
$22,490a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Iowa. That is $10.81 an hour or $1,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.81
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $22,490Highest 10%: $43,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $21,260 | $10.22 | |
| Median | $22,490 | $10.81 | |
| 75th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $43,000 | $20.67 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $32,720 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,960 |
| Des Moines, IA | $22,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 47. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 48. West Virginia | $28,570 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,460 |
| 50. Iowa | $22,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $10.81 ($22,490 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $22,490 against $38,120 nationally, 41% less.
Where does Iowa rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Iowa ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays tour and travel guides the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $32,720 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.