Program Codes: 
32875,16848,04140,18363,16847,32876,04178
Employment Percentage: 
19.89814477992
SOC ID: 
39-7018
SOC Title: 
Tour and Travel Guides
ONET ID: 
39-7011.00
ONET Concat ID: 
39701100
Median Salary: 
36598.45
Ed Level High School: 
34.59
Ed Level Certificate: 
8.59
Ed Level Some College: 
11.53
Ed Level Associates: 
15.76
Ed Level Bachelors: 
20.09
Ed Level Masters: 
9.44
Ed Level Doctor: 
0
Typical Ed Level: 
a high school diploma or less
Description: 

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

Core Tasks: 

<ul><li>Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.</li><li>Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.</li><li>Conduct educational activities for school children.</li><li>Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.</li><li>Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.</li><li>Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.</li><li>Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.</li><li>Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.</li><li>Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.</li></ul>

Start Annual Earnings: 
22854.62
Top Annual Earnings: 
82144.36
Title Slug: 
tour-guide-or-escort