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How much does a tour and travel guide make in New York?

$45,610a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $21.93 an hour or $3,801 a month.

Hourly
$21.93
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
19 of 167
Jobs in the area
2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $45,610Highest 10%: $85,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,000$17.31
25th$38,160$18.35
Median$45,610$21.93
75th$54,530$26.22
90th$85,740$41.22

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.

Buffalo, NY$40,220
Rochester, NY$39,940
Kiryas Joel, NY$38,580
Albany, NY$37,650
Utica, NY$32,720
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $21.93 ($45,610 a year).

Do tour and travel guides make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $45,610 against $38,120 nationally, 20% more.

How does New York compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $44,450, so New York pays 3% more.

Where does New York rank for tour and travel guide pay?

19 of 167 metro areas with data.

How much does a tour and travel guide make starting out in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,740 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.