Tour and Travel Guides Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #33 of 50 · KY
13.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,680 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,070
Employment 1,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,090P25 $32,910 Median $36,070P75 $41,600P90 $47,690
About 80% of tour and travel guidess in Kentucky earn between $28,090 and $47,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean tour and travel guides salary in Kentucky is $37,680, about 13.8% below the U.S. average ($43,720). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,330 | $37,090 | 100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $37,800 | $40,170 | 460 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,160 | $35,240 | 80 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $33,960 | $33,860 | 50 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $33,620 | $34,700 | 110 |