How much does a tour and travel guide make in Texas?
$33,080a year
Median yearly pay for tour and travel guides in Texas. That is $15.90 an hour or $2,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.90
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,600Median: $33,080Highest 10%: $63,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,600 | $11.35 | |
| 25th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| Median | $33,080 | $15.90 | |
| 75th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 90th | $63,910 | $30.73 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brownsville, TX | $38,090 |
| Houston, TX | $35,990 |
| Austin, TX | $34,420 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,340 |
| Waco, TX | $31,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,190 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,520 |
| McAllen, TX | $24,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tour and travel guides.
| 34. Arkansas | $34,290 |
| 35. Tennessee | $33,760 |
| 36. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 37. Texas | $33,080 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $32,910 |
| 39. Ohio | $32,800 |
| 40. North Carolina | $32,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tour and travel guide make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.90 ($33,080 a year).
Do tour and travel guides make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,080 against $38,120 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for tour and travel guide pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays tour and travel guides the most?
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, with a median of $38,090 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.