Tour Guides and Escorts
SOC Code: 39-7011
Tour Guides and Escortss describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 100.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 100.0 — Very High
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Median Salary
$36,660
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Job Growth
N/A
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Speaking
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Active Listening
- •Service Orientation
- •Critical Thinking
- •Coordination
Common Tasks
- ✓Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
- ✓Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
- ✓Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
- ✓Conduct educational activities for school children.
- ✓Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation