Employment Percentage
-45.37865236
SOC Title
Tour and Travel Guides
Ed Level High School
25.9
Ed Level Certificate
7.74
Ed Level Some College
1.52
Ed Level Associates
30.959999
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Core Tasks
- 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.
- Conduct educational activities for school children.
- Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
- Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
- Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
Start Annual Earnings
24144.52
Top Annual Earnings
80371.57
EMSI Career Title Slug
tour-guide-or-escort