How much does a tour and travel guide make in Tennessee?
$33,760a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Tennessee. That is $16.23 an hour or $2,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.23
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,320Median: $33,760Highest 10%: $43,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| 25th | $29,740 | $14.30 | |
| Median | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| 75th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 90th | $43,130 | $20.74 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $36,100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $34,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $33,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 32. Connecticut | $35,090 |
| 33. Michigan | $35,090 |
| 34. Arkansas | $34,290 |
| 35. Tennessee | $33,760 |
| 36. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 37. Texas | $33,080 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $32,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.23 ($33,760 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,760 against $38,120 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays tour and travel guides the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,110 a year.
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.