Tour and Travel Guides
BLS reports base-year employment of 62,200 and projected-year employment of 66,100, a projected change of 6.3%. The series reports 11,900 projected annual openings. Median annual wage is $38,120. Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent. BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Tour and Travel Guides to increase by 6.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 62,200 to 66,100 jobs. Its estimate of 11,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($38,120), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
62,200
Projected employment (2034)
66,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
11,900
Pay & Preparation
$38,120
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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