How much does a tour and travel guide make in North Carolina?
$32,570a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in North Carolina. That is $15.66 an hour or $2,714 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.66
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,660Median: $32,570Highest 10%: $47,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,660 | $10.89 | |
| 25th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $32,570 | $15.66 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $47,020 | $22.61 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $38,450 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,400 |
| Durham, NC | $34,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $33,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $33,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $32,690 |
| Wilmington, NC | $32,600 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $32,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 37. Texas | $33,080 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $32,910 |
| 39. Ohio | $32,800 |
| 40. North Carolina | $32,570 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $32,150 |
| 42. Louisiana | $32,060 |
| 43. Missouri | $31,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $15.66 ($32,570 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $32,570 against $38,120 nationally, 15% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for tour and travel guide pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays tour and travel guides the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $38,450 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.