The salary statistics and trend of travel guides in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare travel guides salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for travel guides in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) travel guides is $77,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent travel guides is $21,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of travel guides in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,480 | 2.18% | 26.19% |
| 2015 | $27,860 | 6.71% | - |
| 2014 | $25,990 | 18.43% | - |
| 2013 | $21,200 | 0.85% | - |
| 2012 | $21,020 | - | - |
The average salaries of travel guides in six industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of travel guides in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
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