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How much does a tour and travel guide make in Philadelphia?

$34,290a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $16.49 an hour or $2,858 a month.

Hourly
$16.49
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
108 of 167
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,860Median: $34,290Highest 10%: $56,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,860$13.39
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$34,290$16.49
75th$39,710$19.09
90th$56,160$27.00

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.

Allentown, PA$34,630
Gettysburg, PA$32,910
Pittsburgh, PA$31,250
Lancaster, PA$31,100
Scranton, PA$30,160
Harrisburg, PA$29,900
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Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,040
Skincare Specialist$43,570
Animal Trainer$42,860
Funeral Attendant$42,460
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $16.49 ($34,290 a year).

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

No: $34,290 against $38,120 nationally, 10% less.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $32,910, so Philadelphia pays 4% more.

Where does Philadelphia rank for tour and travel guide pay?

108 of 167 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,160 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.