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

$46,130a year

Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,844 a month.

Hourly
$22.18
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
16 of 167
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,630Median: $46,130Highest 10%: $59,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,630$16.65
25th$37,790$18.17
Median$46,130$22.18
75th$50,380$24.22
90th$59,690$28.70

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
Sacramento, CA$47,740
Oxnard, CA$47,170
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 Salinas

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$59,910
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$57,360
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$57,060
Locker Room$54,880
Personal Care and Service Worker$50,910
Skincare Specialist$50,640
Concierge$43,210
Childcare Worker$39,520
Recreation Worker$38,260
Baggage Porter and Bellhop$38,000
Salaries for every job in Salinas, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $22.18 ($46,130 a year).

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

Yes: $46,130 against $38,120 nationally, 21% more.

How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,000, so Salinas pays 0% more.

Where does Salinas rank for tour and travel guide pay?

16 of 167 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,690 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.