How much does a tour and travel guide make in New York?
$44,450a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in New York. That is $21.37 an hour or $3,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.37
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,220Median: $44,450Highest 10%: $85,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 25th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 75th | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 90th | $85,740 | $41.22 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,610 |
| Kingston, NY | $40,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,940 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,580 |
| Albany, NY | $37,650 |
| Utica, NY | $32,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 5. Hawaii | $45,940 |
| 6. Vermont | $45,920 |
| 7. Maine | $44,940 |
| 8. New York | $44,450 |
| 9. Alaska | $44,210 |
| 10. Kansas | $43,700 |
| 11. Colorado | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.37 ($44,450 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,450 against $38,120 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for tour and travel guide pay?
New York ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays tour and travel guides the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,610 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.