Occupation ยท SOC 39-7010
Tour and Travel Guides: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of tour and travel guides has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 49,010 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $36,660 ($17.63 an hour).
US employment
49,010
Median annual wage
$36,660
Mean annual wage
$43,090
Median hourly wage
$17.63
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curators | $61,770 | $25,110 (+68.5%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $45,590 | $8,930 (+24.4%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $6,170 (+16.8%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $38,060 (+103.8%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | $44,840 (+122.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | $23,290 (+63.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California6,940
- 2. Florida3,030
- 3. Texas2,450
- 4. New York2,250
- 5. Arizona2,090
- 6. Pennsylvania1,750
- 7. North Carolina1,710
- 8. Alaska1,650
- 9. Colorado1,590
- 10. Utah1,590
States that pay the most
- 1. Vermont$53,420
- 2. District of Columbia$52,140
- 3. Idaho$50,830
- 4. Wyoming$49,010
- 5. Washington$48,830
- 6. Alaska$45,000
- 7. Hawaii$44,620
- 8. California$42,210
- 9. Colorado$41,600
- 10. Oregon$39,560
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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