What are the main factors that influence an Activities Guide's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Activities Guide's salary?

An Activities Guide's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,117 for beginners, reaching about $47,314 at mid-level, and approach $48,713 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Activities Guide?

Activities Guide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Activities Guide roles are District of Columbia $55,724, California $55,513, Massachusetts $54,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Activities Guide roles make?

Salaries for Activities Guide level roles vary by specialization: Tour Guide: $64,525; Guide: $63,633; Snowmobile Guide: $46,788; Tourist Guide: $46,163; Safari Guide: $46,102.

Activities Guide Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Activities Guide make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activities Guide in South Carolina is $47,158 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Activities Guide's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,849
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,816 to $52,754
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,952

10% $36,952

50% (Median) $47,158

90% $57,849

Activities Guide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,754	$4,396	$1,015	$25
Average	$47,158	$3,930	$907	$23
25th Percentile	$41,816	$3,485	$804	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Activities Guide Salaries

An Activities Guide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activities Guide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activities Guide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,117
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,288
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,314
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,557
Expert (over 8 years): $48,713

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Activities Guide	less than 1 year	$44,117
Early Career Level Activities Guide	1-2 years	$44,288
Mid-Level Level Activities Guide	2-4 years	$47,314
Senior-Level Level Activities Guide	5-8 years	$48,557
Expert Level Activities Guide	over 8 years	$48,713

How Do Activities Guide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Activities Guides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,724.
California: $55,513.
Massachusetts: $54,773.

District of Columbia $55,724 California $55,513 Massachusetts $54,773 Washington $54,572 New Jersey $54,552 Alaska $54,481 Connecticut $53,787 New York $53,505

Hawaii $52,604 Rhode Island $52,181 Maryland $51,894 Minnesota $51,502 Colorado $51,351 Illinois $51,300 Oregon $51,109 Delaware $50,968

New Hampshire $50,880 Virginia $50,681 Pennsylvania $50,103 Nevada $49,811 North Dakota $49,715 Michigan $49,564 Wisconsin $49,509 Vermont $49,398

Texas $49,091 Maine $49,071 Arizona $49,041 Ohio $49,005 Georgia $48,542 Indiana $48,311 Wyoming $48,266 Utah $48,195

Iowa $48,165 Kansas $47,923 Louisiana $47,853 North Carolina $47,828 Missouri $47,818 Florida $47,621 Montana $47,516 Nebraska $47,415

Kentucky $47,360 South Carolina $47,158 Tennessee $47,032 Idaho $46,982 New Mexico $46,615 Oklahoma $46,534 Alabama $46,237 South Dakota $45,739

Arkansas $45,467 West Virginia $45,321 Mississippi $44,883

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Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $46,987
Boiling Springs: $46,989
Arcadia: $46,987

Spartanburg, SC $46,987

Boiling Springs, SC $46,989

Arcadia, SC $46,987

Buffalo, SC $46,767

Campobello, SC $46,668

Chesnee, SC $46,860

Clifton, SC $46,981

Clinton, SC $46,241

Converse, SC $46,993

Cowpens, SC $46,925

Cross Anchor, SC $46,661

Cross Hill, SC $45,836

Drayton, SC $46,988

Duncan, SC $46,872

Enoree, SC $46,678

Fairforest, SC $46,987

Fingerville, SC $46,813

Gaffney, SC $47,050

Glendale, SC $46,999

Alcolu, SC $44,527

Ballentine, SC $46,443

Bamberg, SC $45,423

Batesburg, SC $46,011

Bethune, SC $45,538

Bishopville, SC $45,044

Blackstock, SC $46,758

Blair, SC $46,435

Blythewood, SC $46,371

Bowman, SC $45,419

Camden, SC $45,812

Cameron, SC $45,329

Carlisle, SC $46,589

Cassatt, SC $45,518

Cayce, SC $46,484

Chapin, SC $46,280

Chappells, SC $45,661

Cope, SC $45,564

Cordova, SC $45,685

Dalzell, SC $44,923

Davis Station, SC $44,912

Denmark, SC $45,530

Eastover, SC $45,901

Elgin, SC $46,253

Elliott, SC $44,883

Elloree, SC $45,352

Eutawville, SC $45,611

Gable, SC $44,529

Gadsden, SC $45,904

Gaston, SC $46,377

Gilbert, SC $46,220

Great Falls, SC $47,072

Greeleyville, SC $45,034

Heath Springs, SC $46,750

Holly Hill, SC $45,542

Hopkins, SC $46,344

Horatio, SC $45,514

Irmo, SC $46,381

Jenkinsville, SC $46,357

Kershaw, SC $45,902

Lamar, SC $45,077

Leesville, SC $46,136

Lexington, SC $46,422

Liberty Hill, SC $46,429

Little Mountain, SC $46,249

Lugoff, SC $46,042

Lydia, SC $45,131

Lynchburg, SC $44,756

Ehrhardt, SC $45,139

Lodge, SC $45,149

Mc Bee, SC $45,584

Manning, SC $44,762

Mayesville, SC $44,553

Monetta, SC $45,962

Neeses, SC $45,894

Newberry, SC $45,946

New Zion, SC $44,686

North, SC $45,994

Norway, SC $45,638

Olanta, SC $44,977

Orangeburg, SC $45,566

Peak, SC $46,326

Pelion, SC $46,191

Pinewood, SC $44,894

New Ellenton, SC $46,353

Allendale, SC $45,493

Barnwell, SC $45,724

Hilda, SC $45,579

Bath, SC $46,574

Blackville, SC $45,588

Bradley, SC $45,748

Clarks Hill, SC $46,411

Clearwater, SC $46,574

Edgefield, SC $46,197

Elko, SC $45,819

Fairfax, SC $45,344

Gloverville, SC $46,541

Graniteville, SC $46,518

Jackson, SC $46,506

Johnston, SC $46,102

Langley, SC $46,562

Mc Cormick, SC $45,857

Martin, SC $45,582

Modoc, SC $46,239

Montmorenci, SC $46,262

Mount Carmel, SC $45,540

North Augusta, SC $46,574

Beech Island, SC $46,574

Olar, SC $45,392

Parksville, SC $46,156

Plum Branch, SC $46,107

Sycamore, SC $45,376

Trenton, SC $46,325

Troy, SC $45,980

Ulmer, SC $45,367

Vaucluse, SC $46,484

Warrenville, SC $46,532

Williston, SC $45,942

Windsor, SC $46,083

Beaufort, SC $46,147

Ladys Island, SC $45,987

Okatie, SC $46,388

Bluffton, SC $46,587

Brunson, SC $45,213

Coosawhatchie, SC $46,034

Crocketville, SC $45,339

Dale, SC $45,874

Daufuskie Island, SC $46,626

Early Branch, SC $45,614

Estill, SC $45,586

Saint Helena Island, SC $46,081

Furman, SC $45,709

Garnett, SC $45,924

Gifford, SC $45,424

Hampton, SC $45,406

Hilton Head Island, SC $46,410

Hardeeville, SC $46,692

Islandton, SC $45,231

Lobeco, SC $45,904

Luray, SC $45,253

Miley, SC $45,179

Pineland, SC $45,955

Port Royal, SC $46,197

Ridgeland, SC $46,223

Scotia, SC $45,716

Seabrook, SC $45,857

Sheldon, SC $46,081

Tillman, SC $46,174

Varnville, SC $45,513

Yemassee, SC $45,663

Clemson, SC $46,224

Cleveland, SC $46,303

Conestee, SC $46,576

Donalds, SC $46,186

Inman, SC $46,876

Joanna, SC $46,088

Jonesville, SC $46,895

Kinards, SC $45,768

Landrum, SC $46,382

Laurens, SC $46,238

Lockhart, SC $46,909

Lyman, SC $46,722

Mayo, SC $46,915

Moore, SC $46,982

Mountville, SC $45,903

Pacolet, SC $46,923

Pacolet Mills, SC $46,934

Pauline, SC $46,892

Reidville, SC $46,846

Roebuck, SC $46,965

Startex, SC $46,960

Una, SC $46,987

Union, SC $46,725

Waterloo, SC $46,005

Wellford, SC $46,947

White Stone, SC $46,995

Woodruff, SC $46,794

Charleston, SC $47,792

Charleston Afb, SC $47,792

North Charleston, SC $47,792

Hanahan, SC $47,792

Adams Run, SC $47,059

Awendaw, SC $47,367

Bethera, SC $46,855

Bonneau, SC $46,373

Branchville, SC $45,354

Canadys, SC $45,847

Cordesville, SC $47,116

Cottageville, SC $46,731

Cross, SC $45,835

Dorchester, SC $46,265

Edisto Island, SC $46,920

Due West, SC $45,997

Easley, SC $46,506

Fair Play, SC $45,879

Fountain Inn, SC $46,460

Gray Court, SC $46,382

Greenwood, SC $45,845

Greer, SC $46,556

Hodges, SC $45,981

Honea Path, SC $46,281

Iva, SC $45,845

La France, SC $46,264

Liberty, SC $46,384

Long Creek, SC $45,603

Lowndesville, SC $45,862

Marietta, SC $46,381

Mauldin, SC $46,557

Mountain Rest, SC $45,714

Newry, SC $46,143

Ninety Six, SC $45,786

Norris, SC $46,313

Pelzer, SC $46,449

Pendleton, SC $46,287

Pickens, SC $46,336

Seneca, SC $46,132

Piedmont, SC $46,522

Richland, SC $45,993

Salem, SC $46,039

Sandy Springs, SC $46,226

Simpsonville, SC $46,485

Six Mile, SC $46,219

Slater, SC $46,445

Starr, SC $46,047

Sunset, SC $46,181

Tamassee, SC $45,833

Taylors, SC $46,518

Tigerville, SC $46,435

Townville, SC $46,073

Travelers Rest, SC $46,437

Walhalla, SC $45,931

Ware Shoals, SC $46,256

Westminster, SC $45,799

West Union, SC $46,053

Williamston, SC $46,392

Blacksburg, SC $47,484

Bowling Green, SC $48,152

Catawba, SC $48,197

Chester, SC $47,519

Fort Mill, SC $48,175

Chesterfield, SC $45,627

Clover, SC $48,178

Edgemoor, SC $48,183

Fort Lawn, SC $47,749

Hickory Grove, SC $47,167

Jefferson, SC $45,793

Lancaster, SC $47,526

Lando, SC $48,108

Mc Connells, SC $47,949

Mount Croghan, SC $45,858

Pageland, SC $46,665

Richburg, SC $47,713

Rock Hill, SC $48,502

Ruby, SC $45,757

Sharon, SC $47,342

Smyrna, SC $47,405

Van Wyck, SC $48,138

York, SC $48,063

Aiken, SC $46,313

Folly Beach, SC $47,792

Walterboro, SC $45,895

Williams, SC $45,385

Florence, SC $45,266

Andrews, SC $45,350

Aynor, SC $45,225

Bennettsville, SC $45,114

Blenheim, SC $45,171

Cades, SC $44,870

Centenary, SC $45,075

Cheraw, SC $45,591

Clio, SC $45,102

Conway, SC $45,223

Coward, SC $45,172

Darlington, SC $45,256

Dillon, SC $45,107

Effingham, SC $45,244

Fork, SC $45,095

Galivants Ferry, SC $45,216

Green Sea, SC $45,156

Gresham, SC $45,119

Hamer, SC $45,176

Hartsville, SC $45,278

Hemingway, SC $45,186

Johnsonville, SC $45,017

Kingstree, SC $45,219

Lake City, SC $44,977

Lake View, SC $45,181

Lane, SC $45,310

Latta, SC $45,168

Little River, SC $45,466

Little Rock, SC $45,145

Longs, SC $45,332

Loris, SC $45,205

Mc Coll, SC $45,299

Marion, SC $45,135

Myrtle Beach, SC $45,341

Minturn, SC $45,110

Mullins, SC $45,109

Murrells Inlet, SC $45,232

Nesmith, SC $45,163

Nichols, SC $45,142

North Myrtle Beach, SC $45,456

Pamplico, SC $45,126

Patrick, SC $45,564

Pawleys Island, SC $45,156

Rains, SC $45,121

Salters, SC $45,315

Scranton, SC $45,094

Sellers, SC $45,156

Society Hill, SC $45,138

Tatum, SC $45,285

Wallace, SC $45,434

Greenville, SC $46,574

Abbeville, SC $45,813

Anderson, SC $46,251

Belton, SC $46,317

Calhoun Falls, SC $45,636

Central, SC $46,266

Georgetown, SC $45,308

Goose Creek, SC $47,672

Green Pond, SC $46,384

Grover, SC $45,817

Harleyville, SC $45,711

Hollywood, SC $47,299

Huger, SC $47,221

Isle Of Palms, SC $47,783

Jacksonboro, SC $46,700

Jamestown, SC $46,544

Johns Island, SC $47,792

Ladson, SC $47,555

Mc Clellanville, SC $46,578

Moncks Corner, SC $46,880

Mount Pleasant, SC $47,792

Pineville, SC $45,452

Pinopolis, SC $46,353

Ravenel, SC $47,596

Reevesville, SC $45,481

Ridgeville, SC $46,926

Round O, SC $46,538

Ruffin, SC $45,459

Russellville, SC $45,619

Saint George, SC $45,749

Saint Stephen, SC $45,627

Smoaks, SC $45,353

Sullivans Island, SC $47,792

Summerville, SC $47,190

Wadmalaw Island, SC $47,519

Pomaria, SC $46,309

Gramling, SC $46,691

Prosperity, SC $46,161

Rembert, SC $45,314

Ridge Spring, SC $46,066

Ridgeway, SC $46,312

Rion, SC $46,383

Rowesville, SC $45,475

Saint Matthews, SC $45,754

Salley, SC $45,939

Saluda, SC $45,787

Santee, SC $45,529

Sardinia, SC $44,706

Silverstreet, SC $45,716

Springfield, SC $45,820

State Park, SC $46,483

Summerton, SC $45,131

Sumter, SC $44,501

Shaw A F B, SC $44,819

Swansea, SC $46,231

Timmonsville, SC $45,202

Turbeville, SC $44,724

Vance, SC $45,557

Wagener, SC $45,949

Ward, SC $45,959

Wedgefield, SC $45,030

West Columbia, SC $46,484

Westville, SC $45,898

White Rock, SC $46,331

Whitmire, SC $45,974

Winnsboro, SC $46,497

Columbia, SC $46,484

Activities Guide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Activities Guide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,816

Average $47,158/year

$52,754

$3,485

Average $3,930/month

$4,396

$804

Average $907/week

$1,015

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,754	$4,396	$1,015	$25
Average	$47,158	$3,930	$907	$23
25th Percentile	$41,816	$3,485	$804	$20

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