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Working As A Guide

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

$37,420
Average Salary

What Does A Guide Do

A Guide is responsible for helping people to visit unfamiliar areas or buildings. Their primary duties include greeting tourist groups, describing places to people, and providing safety devices and directions.

327 Guide jobs

University of Michigan

Dearborn, MI

GUIDE (TEMP)

$37,419 Estimated

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, CA

Adventure Guide

$29,480 Estimated

Bureau of Reclamation

Grand Coulee, WA

Reclamation Guide

$29,780 Estimated

American Heart Association

Tempe, AZ

Heart Guide

$37,419 Estimated

Singularity University

Mountain View, CA

Technology Guide

$29,480 Estimated

National Park Service

New Bedford, MA

Park Guide

$37,419 Estimated

National Park Service

Wallkill, NY

PARK GUIDE

$37,419 Estimated

University of Michigan

Dearborn, MI

GUIDE (TEMP)

$37,419 Estimated

North Richland Hills Montessori

Arlington, TX

Lead Guide

$37,419 Estimated

Eastern Mountain Sports

Portsmouth, NH

Store Guide

$37,419 Estimated

North Richland Hills Montessori

Dallas, TX

Lead Guide

$37,419 Estimated

Redbrick Health

Minneapolis, MN

Engagement Guide

$27,210 Estimated

Maverik

Thornton, CO

MAV FRESCH Adventure Guide

$31,240 Estimated

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School

Columbia, MD

Lead Montessori Guide

$37,419 Estimated

Main Street Montessori

San Jose, CA

Montessori Lead Guide

$29,480 Estimated

Lake Hills Montessori

Austin, TX

lead montessori primary guide

$37,419 Estimated

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School

Columbia, MD

BILINGUAL PRIMARY GUIDE (SPANISH)

$37,419 Estimated

Main Street Montessori

Fremont, CA

Montessori Lead Guide

$29,480 Estimated

Orange Lake Country Club, Inc.

Sheridan, IL

Trail Ride Guide

$37,419 Estimated

Arc'Teryx Equipment

Portland, OR

Product Guide - PT

$37,419 Estimated

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Real Guide Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Guide, Travel	Royal Gorge Rafting Inc.	CO	May 15, 2012	$83,480
Lead Guide	Thacher Montessori School, Inc.	Milton, MA	May 05, 2016	$60,383
Primary Head Guide	Kinderhouse Montessori School, Inc.	San Diego, CA	Jul 01, 2015	$49,543 - $65,000
Travel Guide	Steamboat Snowmobile Tours Inc.	CO	Nov 01, 2013	$48,377
Lower Elementary C Lead Guide	Thacher Montessori School Inc.	Milton, MA	Aug 26, 2013	$48,300
Upper Elementary Guide	The Barbara Gordon Montessori School	Colleyville, TX	Jan 26, 2016	$47,277
Adolescent Community Guide	St. Catherine's Montessori, Inc.	Houston, TX	Sep 21, 2013	$45,590 - $50,900
Guide, Sightseeing	Windigo USA	CA	Apr 01, 2011	$45,434
Travel Guide	Oriental Tour & Travel, Inc.	NY	Mar 01, 2011	$42,786
Zoo Wildlife Guide	Detroit Zoological Society	Royal Oak, MI	Jan 08, 2010	$41,740

Top Skills for A Guide

Top Guide Skills

Ensure Safety
Customer Service Skills
Natural History

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Worked with security to ensure safety both inside the store and outside on the property.
Handled guest's requests and complaints using tact and a lifetime experience in customer service skills.
Delivered lessons on natural history, economic significance, coastal geography, and ecological systems.
Provided safe and fun zip line tours for clients by teaching proper gear wear, braking techniques, and safety procedures.
Assist guests on the zipline course with their equipment and keep them entertained.