How much does a tour and travel guide make in Louisiana?
$32,060a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Louisiana. That is $15.41 an hour or $2,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.41
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,310Median: $32,060Highest 10%: $78,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,310 | $10.25 | |
| 25th | $24,760 | $11.90 | |
| Median | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| 75th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| 90th | $78,000 | $37.50 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $42,530 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,770 |
| Lafayette, LA | $33,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $31,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 39. Ohio | $32,800 |
| 40. North Carolina | $32,570 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $32,150 |
| 42. Louisiana | $32,060 |
| 43. Missouri | $31,980 |
| 44. Alabama | $31,700 |
| 45. Nebraska | $31,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.41 ($32,060 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $32,060 against $38,120 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays tour and travel guides the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $42,530 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.