Tour Guides & Escorts

Also Called: Docent, Historical Interpreter, Museum Guide, Tour Guide

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$25,930

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Tour Guides & Escorts do

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

  • Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  • Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
  • Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

Training Program Areas:

Hotel & Lodging • OCT-Only Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Public Speaking
  • Contact With Others
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Electronic charts or maps or atlases
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Mobile phones
  • Busses
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Pear Deck
Customer relationship management CRM software
Centaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMS
TourTech Systems TourTools

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
history and archeology
Communications
multimedia
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 31% Associate's degree
  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 22% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Funeral Attendants

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Residential Advisors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Tour Guides & Escorts Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention

This is what Tour Guides & Escorts across the country typically make.

$12.47 / hour
$25,930 /year

Entry Level

$17.34 / hour
$36,060 /year

Median Level

$28.18 / hour
$58,620 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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