How much does an Activity Guide make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Activity Guide in the United States is $48,885 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,826
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,321 to $54,612
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,256

Key Factors That Influence Activity Guide Salaries

An Activity 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Activity Guide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Activity 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): $45,730
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,908
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,044
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,317
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,476
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Activity Guide less than 1 year $45,730
Early Career Level Activity Guide 1-2 years $45,908
Mid-Level Level Activity Guide 2-4 years $49,044
Senior-Level Level Activity Guide 5-8 years $50,317
Expert Level Activity Guide over 8 years $50,476

Top Paying Cities for Activity Guide

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:

  • San Jose: $61,659
  • San Francisco: $60,984
  • Oakland: $59,698

How Education impacts an Activity Guide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Activity Guide professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Activity Guide with a Bachelor's is between $53,787 and $57,919.

Activity Guide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Activity Guide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 2.4%
High School 6.5%
Associate's Degree 0.8%
Bachelor's Degree 34.1%
Master's Degree or MBA 56.1%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

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

Understanding how an Activity 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$43,321
Average $48,885/year
$54,612
$3,610
Average $4,074/month
$4,551
$833
Average $940/week
$1,050
$21
Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,612 $4,551 $1,050 $26
Average $48,885 $4,074 $940 $24
25th Percentile $43,321 $3,610 $833 $21

Most common benefits for Activity Guide

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Activity Guide

Here are companies hiring for Activity Guide and their salaries, click below for more details.

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