Tour Guides
Tour Guides are an important aspect of the tourism and travel industry. These guides add to the tourism industry by providing interesting information to tourists and travelers in museums and galleries as well as other attractions throughout the world.
Quick summary
Starting salary: $26,000 P/A
Senior salary: $50,000 P/A
Average salary: $38,000 P/A
* Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer
Employment level:5,600 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 6,100)
Average weekly hours:Average weekly hours worked for a full time Tour Guide is 43.2 hours
Employment by region: The top three regions for employment as a Tour Guide include:
NSW: 32.5%
QLD: 28.6%
VIC: 13.5%
Skills required
Desire to research information to better inform customers
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety skills
Practical and organizational skills
Research skills to obtain information to relay to tourists
Social Skills with groups and individuals