Median Salary
$50,160
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$24.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$76,660
entry level starts ~$34,610
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 55,000 employed
How much does a Travel Agent make?
A Travel Agent earns a median annual salary of $50,160 in the United States, which works out to roughly $24.12 per hour for full-time work. Most Travel Agents earn between $34,610 at the entry level and $76,660 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $41,950 and $63,060 a year.
That is $11,230 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Travel Agent salary range by percentile
Half of all Travel Agents earn between $41,950 and $63,060 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,610 | $16.64 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,950 | $20.17 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,160 | $24.12 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,060 | $30.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,660 | $36.86 |
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Highest-paying states for Travel Agent
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Nevada leads the country for Travel Agent pay at $63,400 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($61,560) and Montana ($61,330). At the other end, South Carolina posts the lowest median at $34,560 — a gap of $28,840 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Travel Agent salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Nevada $63,400District of Columbia $61,560Montana $61,330New Jersey $61,090Connecticut $60,640Vermont $60,560Rhode Island $59,790Oregon $56,810Utah $56,670Colorado $56,570Massachusetts $56,450North Carolina $56,180Tennessee $55,640New York $55,580Washington $55,260Kansas $53,600Arizona $51,800California $51,030Florida $50,060Nebraska $49,690Texas $49,500Kentucky $49,370Maryland $49,160Illinois $49,090Mississippi $49,050Georgia $48,880Indiana $48,530Idaho $48,110Wyoming $48,030Pennsylvania $47,720Alaska $47,650Alabama $47,640Hawaii $47,560Minnesota $47,260New Hampshire $47,190Wisconsin $47,080Michigan $46,250Ohio $46,000Missouri $45,460Iowa $45,440Virginia $45,260West Virginia $44,760North Dakota $44,740New Mexico $44,700South Dakota $44,510Oklahoma $36,980Arkansas $36,600Louisiana $35,970South Carolina $34,560
Workforce and education
About 55,000 people work as Travel Agents in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $54,660 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Travel Agent make in the United States?
The median Travel Agent salary in the United States is $50,160 per year, or about $24.12 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,610, while the top 10% of earners make $76,660 or more.
How does Travel Agent pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Travel Agent median of $50,160 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Travel Agents the most?
Nevada is the highest-paying state for Travel Agents, with a median salary of $63,400 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Travel Agent?
Becoming a Travel Agent typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Travel Agents work in the United States?
About 55,000 people were employed as Travel Agents in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.