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Travel Guides

Personal Care ยท Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

This profile is intended as career exploration guidance based on federal labor data. Actual job requirements, salaries, and opportunities vary by employer and location.

Entry Salary

$25โ€“31k

First 1โ€“2 years

Peak Salary

$44โ€“52k

10+ years experience

Job Outlook

+3.5% ยท As fast as average

Growth rate estimated from Personal Care cluster average (2024-2034 BLS projections).

Time to Start

1โ€“2 years

College degree typical

Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2024. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, employer, and specialization.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Career Ladder

1

Entry-Level Guides

$22โ€“28k0โ€“1 year
2

Travel Guides

$28โ€“38k1โ€“4 years
3

Experienced Travel Guides

$38โ€“46k3โ€“6 years
4

Senior Travel Guides

$46โ€“52k7โ€“12 years
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Director of Personal Care

$52k+12+ years

๐ŸŽฏ Why You Match

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You prioritize Relationships

This career is strongly aligned with Relationships โ€” a core work value that shapes how people approach their career decisions.

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You're strong in Service Orientation

Service Orientation is a top skill for this career, and it plays to what students like you naturally do best.

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Good fit for your timeline

This career typically requires short-term training (less than 1 year), which matches common student preparation goals.

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