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US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Marietta, GA · On-site

$50 - $85/hr

Do you have a passion for storytelling, a love for history, and a thirst for the paranormal? If you ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Marietta, GA · On-site

$50 - $85/hr

Do you have a passion for storytelling, a love for history, and a thirst for the paranormal? If you ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Deadwood, SD · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Deadwood, SD · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Snow Hill, MD · On-site

$40 - $150/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$40 - $80/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Richmond, VA · On-site

$50 - $150/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Bryson City, NC · On-site

$40 - $75/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Newport, RI · On-site

$50 - $150/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Sedona, AZ · On-site

$20/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Memphis, TN · On-site

$35 - $70/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$35 - $70/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Jim Thorpe, PA · On-site

$40 - $80/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Kennebunkport, ME · On-site

$40 - $150/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Ghost Tour - Tour Guide

Chicago, IL · On-site

$35 - $75/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Mcdonough, GA · On-site

$40 - $65/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

US Ghost Adventures

Tour Guide

Cape May, NJ · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

We are looking for creatives, history buffs, true crime junkies, and paranormal enthusiasts willing ... While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn't be the same without the ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for paranormal research in the United States is $22.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Paranormal Research, individuals typically need a background in science (such as psychology or biology), critical thinking skills, and experience with investigative methodologies. Familiarity with technical tools like EMF meters, audio/video recording devices, and data analysis software is commonly required, and certificates in investigative or research techniques can be advantageous. Standout soft skills include keen observation, open-mindedness, effective communication, and strong teamwork abilities. These competencies are essential for conducting credible investigations, collecting reliable data, and communicating findings within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

How to become a paranormal researcher?

To become a paranormal researcher, gain knowledge of paranormal phenomena through self-education or formal courses, and develop skills in investigation, documentation, and analysis. Experience with tools like EMF meters, digital recorders, and cameras is valuable, and joining paranormal investigation groups can provide practical experience and networking opportunities.

What does a typical work environment look like for a Paranormal Researcher?

Paranormal Researchers often work in a variety of settings, such as historic sites, private residences, or locations reported to have unexplained phenomena, and may split time between field investigations and office-based research. The role can involve both solo work and close collaboration with a team that might include fellow researchers, technical specialists, and sometimes clients or property owners. Hours can be irregular, with investigations sometimes occurring late at night or on weekends. The work places a strong emphasis on maintaining professionalism, safety protocols, and scientific rigor, regardless of the environment.

What is a Paranormal Research job?

A Paranormal Research job involves investigating unexplained phenomena such as ghosts, haunted locations, UFO sightings, and supernatural occurrences. Researchers use scientific methods, historical analysis, and fieldwork to collect evidence and analyze paranormal activity. Some work independently, while others collaborate with teams using specialized equipment like EMF meters, thermal cameras, and audio recorders. The goal is to document, understand, and potentially explain mysterious events based on gathered data.

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Tour Guide

US Ghost Adventures

Marietta, GA • On-site

$50 - $85/hr

Part-time

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Haunted Walking Tour Guide – Marietta, Georgia

Are you ready to walk the haunted streets of Marietta and reveal its spine-chilling secrets? Do you have a passion for storytelling, a love for history, and a thirst for the paranormal? If you’re brave enough to delve into the shadowy past of this historic city, we want YOU to become our next ghost tour guide!

About Marietta’s Dark History: Nestled in the heart of Georgia, Marietta is more than just charming streets and antebellum architecture. It’s a city with a past that’s woven with untold stories of restless spirits, long-forgotten tragedies, and secrets begging to be uncovered. From the eerie whispers of the Marietta Square to the haunted mansions and old cemeteries, there’s no shortage of spine-tingling tales to captivate guests and leave them with chills.

As a Ghost Tour Guide for US Ghost Adventures, You Will:

  • Lead Ghost Tours: Share haunting stories from Marietta’s rich, sometimes eerie history as you guide groups through the ghostly streets and buildings. Some of the oldest homes and landmarks are filled with tales of ghostly encounters and paranormal activity waiting to be told.
  • Craft Your Own Experiences: Whether it’s the haunting of the Marietta Confederate Cemetery or ghostly legends of local taverns, you’ll create unique experiences that will enchant and terrify guests.
  • Inspire Awe and Wonder: We’re looking for storytellers who can not only recount history but bring it to life. Engage guests in dark tales of true crime, paranormal encounters, and supernatural happenings.

What We Offer:

  • Pay & Tips: Earn $50 - $150 per day/night (including tips) depending on the number of tours given.
  • TIPS: Our tour guides can earn an additional $20 to over $100 per tour, with cash bonuses for glowing reviews.
  • Perks: Enjoy free or discounted tours across the country for you and your family/friends.
  • Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a fun, part-time job with the ability to work around your schedule.
  • A Unique Experience: Get to know your city from a different perspective while meeting guests from all over the country eager to hear the stories you have to tell.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Creatives who can weave captivating narratives and set the mood with their storytelling.
  • History Buffs who have an interest in Marietta’s rich Civil War history and haunted past.
  • True Crime Junkies who love the thrill of uncovering dark, forgotten stories.
  • Paranormal Enthusiasts who are fascinated by the world beyond the living and eager to share chilling tales of haunted places.

If you’re ready to take a deep dive into Marietta’s haunted history and guide others through its ghostly past, apply now! Your city is waiting to share its spooky secrets, and we’re looking for passionate, creative individuals to lead the way.

Become part of the US Ghost Adventures family – where history, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural collide!
To learn more about our Ghost Tour Guide here is a short video:

US Ghost Adventures offers entertaining, historic, and authentic ghost tours of the United States' most haunted cities – over 100 cities and counting! We aim to deliver fun yet honest accounts of the hauntings that are so prevalent nationwide. While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn’t be the same without the ghost stories from our guide network across the country.

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