Tour Guides and Escorts

Top 3 tour guides Jobs

Off-Road Jeep Tour Guide - Off-Road Jeep Adventures - Scottsdale, AZ
Our tour guides are required to be subject matter experts on Sonoran desert flora & fauna (we have study materials available), in addition to being able to entertain guests from all over the world
Kayak Tour Guide - A Day Away Adventure LLC - Merritt Island, FL
But more than that, the effect of friendly, informative, and engaging guides cannot be underestimated. Patrons can have a great time even if nature is not putting on "a good show" for the tour ...
Zipline Tour Guide - LAKE TRAVIS ZIPLINE ADVENTURE - Austin, TX
ZIPLINE TOUR GUIDES ! Our Season runs March 1st - November 30th. We are currently hiring for our 2019 season. Must be physically fit, confident at speaking and entertaining the public. Training ...

What Tour guides and escorts Do

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Tour guide and escort Salaries

2014 employment: 43,500
May 2015 median annual wage: $24,100

Job Outlook for Tour guides and escorts

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 2,200
Growth rate: 5 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Tour guide or escort

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.