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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

  • $24,100

    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.

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Guide Career Paths

Guide
Security Officer Technician Specialist
Account Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Foreman Delivery Driver Night Auditor
Assistant General Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Project Manager Program Manager Senior Manager
Associate Director
8 Yearsyrs
Driver Delivery Driver Operations Manager
Business Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Park Ranger Police Officer Operations Manager
Chief Executive Officer
8 Yearsyrs
Park Ranger Security Officer Operations Manager
Chief Operating Officer
11 Yearsyrs
Technical Writer Business Analyst Information Technology Manager
Chief Technology Officer
11 Yearsyrs
Writer And Editor Communications Manager Marketing Director
Development Director
9 Yearsyrs
Writer And Editor Senior Technical Writer Project Manager
Director
8 Yearsyrs
Artist Account Executive Public Relations
Director Of Publications Marketing
6 Yearsyrs
Technical Writer Project Manager Program Manager
Education Director
7 Yearsyrs
Coach Operations Manager Business Developer
Entrepreneur
5 Yearsyrs
Foreman Operation Supervisor Assistant General Manager
Food And Beverage Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Project Manager General Manager
Owner/Operator
6 Yearsyrs
Security Officer Account Manager
Product Manager
7 Yearsyrs
Specialist Project Manager
Program Manager
8 Yearsyrs
Technician Service Technician Service Manager
Project Manager
8 Yearsyrs
Specialist Account Manager Account Executive
Sales Manager
5 Yearsyrs
Technician Lead Technician Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
12 Yearsyrs
Driver Dispatcher Operations Manager
Site Manager
7 Yearsyrs
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Average Length of Employment
Whitewater River Guide 3.5 years
Hunting Guide 3.4 years
Guide Dog Instructor 3.3 years
Fishing Guide 3.2 years
Mountain Guide 3.1 years
River Guide 3.0 years
Licensed Guide 2.6 years
Museum Tour Guide 2.4 years
Outdoor Guide 2.3 years
Tourist Guide 2.1 years
Alpine Guide 2.0 years
Guide 2.0 years
River Rafting Guide 1.9 years
Tour Guide 1.9 years
Historical Guide 1.8 years
Museum Guide 1.7 years
Campus Tour Guide 1.6 years
Mountain Bike Guide 1.4 years
Wilderness Guide 1.4 years
Discovery Guide 1.0 years
Top Employers Before
Internship 13.6%
Sales Associate 11.3%
Cashier 9.2%
Volunteer 8.0%
Customer Service Representative 6.8%
Server 5.8%
Assistant Manager 4.5%
Assistant 4.1%
Manager 3.9%
Teacher 3.8%
Supervisor 3.5%
Administrative Assistant 3.2%
Instructor 3.1%
Camp Counselor 3.0%
Office Assistant 2.9%
Crew Member 2.8%
Teller 2.7%
Research Assistant 2.7%
Sales Representative 2.7%
Receptionist 2.5%
Top Employers After
Internship 13.0%
Sales Associate 10.0%
Customer Service Representative 7.5%
Volunteer 7.4%
Cashier 6.8%
Server 5.3%
Manager 4.5%
Teacher 4.4%
Assistant 4.1%
Assistant Manager 3.9%
Research Assistant 3.9%
Instructor 3.8%
Substitute Teacher 3.7%
Owner 3.5%
Administrative Assistant 3.4%
Supervisor 3.3%
Consultant 3.2%
Teaching Assistant 2.8%
Sales Representative 2.8%
President 2.7%

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Guide Demographics

Gender

Female

50.7%

Male

47.0%

Unknown

2.3%
Ethnicity

White

78.8%

Hispanic or Latino

10.8%

Asian

7.9%

Unknown

1.8%

Black or African American

0.6%
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

49.9%

French

12.4%

Chinese

5.6%

German

5.1%

Mandarin

4.0%

Italian

3.6%

Russian

3.1%

Portuguese

3.0%

Japanese

2.6%

Arabic

2.3%

Vietnamese

1.2%

Korean

1.0%

Hebrew

1.0%

Greek

1.0%

Cantonese

1.0%

Hindi

0.8%

Dakota

0.8%

Dutch

0.7%

Turkish

0.5%

Norwegian

0.5%
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Guide Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

10.1%

James Madison University

9.3%

University of Central Florida

6.1%

Appalachian State University

6.0%

Texas A&M University

5.4%

University of Colorado at Boulder

5.1%

Liberty University

5.1%

Michigan State University

4.8%

Northern Arizona University

4.7%

Brigham Young University

4.6%

West Virginia University

4.4%

Central Michigan University

4.1%

Texas State University

4.1%

University of Oregon

3.9%

Arizona State University

3.8%

University of Washington

3.8%

Ball State University

3.8%

Southern New Hampshire University

3.7%

Pennsylvania State University

3.7%

Iowa State University

3.7%
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Majors

Business

17.1%

Psychology

9.3%

Communication

7.2%

Biology

5.9%

English

5.6%

Education

5.3%

Criminal Justice

5.0%

Environmental Science

4.9%

History

4.2%

Marketing

4.1%

Fine Arts

3.5%

Nursing

3.4%

Kinesiology

3.3%

Accounting

3.3%

Computer Science

3.2%

General Studies

3.0%

Social Work

3.0%

Graphic Design

3.0%

Elementary Education

2.9%

Management

2.9%
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Degrees

Bachelors

46.0%

Other

24.0%

Masters

14.8%

Associate

8.5%

Certificate

3.1%

Doctorate

2.3%

Diploma

1.1%

License

0.2%
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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
Montessori Guide IZAN Group, LLC Stone Mountain, GA Sep 27, 2016 $41,220
Montessori Guide Hampton Roads Montessori School Newport News, VA Jul 09, 2015 $41,000
Travel Guide Hanatour USA, Inc. Los Angeles, CA Mar 26, 2010 $40,133
Montessori Guide Hampton Roads Montessori School Newport News, VA Jul 09, 2015 $40,000
Montessori Guide Hampton Roads International Montessori School Newport News, VA Nov 18, 2015 $40,000
Travel Guide ESO Travel USA LLC Wilmington, DE Mar 15, 2016 $39,653
Travel Guide Magic Flight Company Orlando, FL Apr 15, 2010 $38,630
Costa Rica/Figi Guide and Coordinator Rustic Pathways USA Willoughby, OH Sep 15, 2010 $38,500
Helicopter Ski Guide Alaska Heliskiing, LLC Haines, AK Feb 12, 2013 $37,566
Guide Windigo USA CA Apr 01, 2012 $34,352
Guide ERTT Inc. DBA Timberline Tours CO Mar 15, 2010 $33,726
Classroom Guide Montessori School of Central Vermont, Inc. Berlin, VT Oct 01, 2010 $33,350
Travel Guides Nevada Kanko Service Inc. Las Vegas, NV Feb 20, 2013 $31,886
Travel Guides Here Today There Tomorrow, Inc. Fairfax, VA Aug 23, 2010 $31,782
Guide H2O Guides, Inc. AK Mar 16, 2011 $31,305
Spiritual Guide Michael Ali Kouhestani Challenge-Brownsville, CA Jul 01, 2010 $31,305
Spiritual Guide Michael Ali Kouhestani Challenge-Brownsville, CA Jun 01, 2010 $31,305

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Top Skills for A Guide

EnsureSafetyCustomerServiceSkillsSafetyProceduresLocalHistoryZIPLineAdventureEmergencySituationsWebSupervisePhoneCallsArtCommunicationSkillsInternetSpecialEventsCPRSpecialNeedsWindowsDataEntryCustomerSatisfactionLessonPlans

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  1. Ensure Safety
  2. Customer Service Skills
  3. Safety Procedures
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.
  • Worked closely with managers to make department-specific changes including enhanced safety procedures, improved communication processes and recognition programs.
  • Provided clientele with local history, wildlife, and environmental conservation information.
  • Performed safety checks on zip lines, rock walls, sky trail, and safety hardware.

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