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Job outlook for tour operators in the United States
Are tour operator jobs in demand?
Yes, tour operator jobs are in demand. Tour operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tour Operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tour operator jobs and the average tour operator salary over time.
Tour Operator jobs over time
Tour Operator job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 339 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 417 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 534 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 545 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 506 | 0.00% |
Average tour operator salary over time
Tour Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,294 | $22.74 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $44,308 | $21.30 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $42,654 | $20.51 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $41,370 | $19.89 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $40,728 | $19.58 | +3.4% |
Tour Operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tour operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tour operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for tour operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,218 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 114 | 16% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 820 | 9% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 92 | 6% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 13 | 0% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3 | 0% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2 | 0% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 2 | 0% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for tour operators
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escondido | 1 | 1% | $51,472 |
| 2 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $51,328 |