How much does a tour and travel guide make in San Jose?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,870Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $68,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 90th | $68,110 | $32.75 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,740 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $59,330 against $38,120 nationally, 56% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,000, so San Jose pays 29% more.
Where does San Jose rank for tour and travel guide pay?
2 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a tour and travel guide make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,110 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.