How much does a tour and travel guide make in Seattle?
$63,630a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 167
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $63,630Highest 10%: $80,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| 90th | $80,930 | $38.91 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides.
| Wenatchee, WA | $46,920 |
| Portland, OR | $39,260 |
| Olympia, WA | $38,580 |
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How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.59 ($63,630 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $63,630 against $38,120 nationally, 67% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $54,160, so Seattle pays 17% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tour and travel guide pay?
1 of 167 metro areas with data.
How much does a tour and travel guide make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,930 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.