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

$47,740a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.

Hourly
$22.95
Vs. national median
+25%
Rank among cities
12 of 167
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,860Median: $47,740Highest 10%: $60,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,860$17.72
25th$39,310$18.90
Median$47,740$22.95
75th$49,090$23.60
90th$60,040$28.87

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.

San Jose, CA$59,330
San Luis Obispo, CA$54,550
San Francisco, CA$52,480
Oxnard, CA$47,170
Salinas, CA$46,130
Santa Rosa, CA$45,620
Santa Cruz, CA$44,270
Santa Maria, CA$43,670
Napa, CA$43,280
Los Angeles, CA$42,870
Riverside, CA$41,770
Fresno, CA$40,980
San Diego, CA$40,450
Tour and Travel Guide salary in California Tour and Travel Guide salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$75,770
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$53,760
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$52,510
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$51,240
Mortician$50,700
Residential Advisor$46,840
Animal Trainer$44,170
Locker Room$43,670
Gambling Service Worker$42,260
Recreation Worker$38,820
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.95 ($47,740 a year).

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

Yes: $47,740 against $38,120 nationally, 25% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,000, so Sacramento pays 4% more.

Where does Sacramento rank for tour and travel guide pay?

12 of 167 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,040 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.