Travel Agent Salary
Travel Agents earn a median $50,160 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$50,160
$24.12 per hour
Range
$34,610 – $76,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
55,110
across the U.S.
Travel Agent take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,484
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,540Monthly
$1,770Twice a month
$1,634Every 2 weeks
$20.42Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,839
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,110
- Medicare (1.45%)$727
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,484
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,610 | $16.64 | $29,989 |
| 25th percentile | $41,950 | $20.17 | $35,887 |
| Median (50th) | $50,160 | $24.12 | $42,484 |
| 75th percentile | $63,060 | $30.32 | $52,849 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,660 | $36.86 | $62,760 |
Best cities for travel agents (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver, CO | $58,690 | $47,463 | $44,869 | 700 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $58,890 | $46,774 | $43,202 | 1,490 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $50,160 | $42,484 | $43,074 | 1,260 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $55,260 | $46,581 | $41,915 | 1,320 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $58,430 | $46,570 | $41,373 | 3,610 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $51,800 | $42,715 | $41,344 | 890 |
| 7 | Orlando, FL | $48,680 | $41,294 | $40,717 | 2,190 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $46,460 | $38,264 | $40,241 | 440 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | $58,000 | $46,500 | $40,220 | 630 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $50,430 | $41,152 | $40,127 | 820 |
| 11 | Dallas, TX | $48,410 | $41,077 | $39,846 | 1,430 |
| 12 | Tampa, FL | $47,120 | $40,041 | $39,688 | 620 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $48,880 | $39,541 | $39,518 | 1,600 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $48,660 | $39,461 | $39,344 | 530 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $49,160 | $39,391 | $38,024 | 1,740 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $50,650 | $41,004 | $37,659 | 660 |
| 17 | Miami, FL | $50,720 | $42,934 | $37,610 | 4,560 |
| 18 | Minneapolis, MN | $47,530 | $38,646 | $36,868 | 630 |
| 19 | Los Angeles, CA | $50,440 | $40,977 | $36,082 | 2,160 |
| 20 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,580 | $38,301 | $34,517 | 440 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $58,890
- Denver, CO — $58,690
- New York, NY — $58,430
- San Francisco, CA — $58,000
- Seattle, WA — $55,260
- Phoenix, AZ — $51,800
- Miami, FL — $50,720
- Washington, DC — $50,650
- Los Angeles, CA — $50,440
- Philadelphia, PA — $50,430
- Houston, TX — $50,160
- Chicago, IL — $49,160
- Atlanta, GA — $48,880
- Orlando, FL — $48,680
- Detroit, MI — $48,660
Travel Agent salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $63,400 | $53,122 | $42,420 – $63,400 | — |
| District of Columbia | $61,560 | $49,089 | $37,600 – $84,540 | 160 |
| Montana | $61,330 | $49,333 | $30,230 – $88,230 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $61,090 | $49,438 | $36,140 – $77,560 | 1,660 |
| Connecticut | $60,640 | $49,100 | $42,060 – $86,630 | 650 |
| Vermont | $60,560 | $49,245 | $36,270 – $84,690 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $59,790 | $48,596 | $40,370 – $79,990 | 250 |
| Oregon | $56,810 | $43,686 | $47,600 – $72,490 | 620 |
| Utah | $56,670 | $46,130 | $35,210 – $74,440 | 440 |
| Colorado | $56,570 | $45,853 | $42,930 – $80,660 | 1,100 |
| Massachusetts | $56,450 | $44,935 | $35,520 – $80,500 | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $56,180 | $45,588 | $35,170 – $87,540 | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $55,640 | $46,887 | $42,400 – $69,180 | 540 |
| New York | $55,580 | $44,434 | $36,680 – $95,780 | 3,180 |
| Washington | $55,260 | $46,581 | $45,190 – $92,390 | 1,710 |
| Kansas | $53,600 | $43,056 | $38,100 – $78,810 | 250 |
| Arizona | $51,800 | $42,715 | $33,390 – $80,760 | 1,100 |
| California | $51,030 | $41,408 | $38,720 – $74,970 | 4,760 |
| Florida | $50,060 | $42,403 | $35,060 – $77,970 | 9,430 |
| Nebraska | $49,690 | $40,725 | $36,220 – $59,320 | 240 |
| Texas | $49,500 | $41,953 | $31,740 – $70,090 | 4,310 |
| Kentucky | $49,370 | $40,238 | $36,520 – $113,740 | 220 |
| Maryland | $49,160 | $39,709 | $32,160 – $61,950 | 360 |
| Illinois | $49,090 | $39,339 | $37,200 – $77,630 | 2,120 |
| Mississippi | $49,050 | $40,362 | $34,200 – $87,570 | 160 |
| Georgia | $48,880 | $39,541 | $30,170 – $76,700 | 2,300 |
| Indiana | $48,530 | $39,772 | $31,000 – $84,240 | 640 |
| Idaho | $48,110 | $39,395 | $28,520 – $84,070 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $48,030 | $40,772 | $28,020 – $76,850 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,720 | $39,058 | $27,450 – $78,190 | 1,470 |
| Alaska | $47,650 | $40,467 | $44,670 – $61,860 | 190 |
| Alabama | $47,640 | $38,342 | $38,910 – $63,240 | 380 |
| Hawaii | $47,560 | $38,286 | $29,120 – $94,990 | 580 |
| Minnesota | $47,260 | $38,444 | $30,860 – $81,100 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $47,190 | $40,097 | $30,780 – $62,780 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $47,080 | $38,718 | $28,720 – $60,360 | 810 |
| Michigan | $46,250 | $37,627 | $36,820 – $62,530 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $46,000 | $38,658 | $34,580 – $63,370 | 1,140 |
| Missouri | $45,460 | $37,508 | $28,600 – $64,760 | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $45,440 | $37,616 | $32,710 – $62,180 | 290 |
| Virginia | $45,260 | $36,758 | $30,140 – $75,910 | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $44,760 | $36,857 | $29,130 – $50,820 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $44,740 | $38,129 | $34,920 – $75,440 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $44,700 | $37,142 | $26,290 – $48,630 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $44,510 | $37,944 | $36,700 – $61,840 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $36,980 | $30,775 | $21,120 – $56,020 | 600 |
| Arkansas | $36,600 | $30,373 | $35,870 – $61,880 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $35,970 | $30,389 | $30,850 – $82,200 | 310 |
| South Carolina | $34,560 | $29,032 | $26,120 – $62,150 | 680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel agent make?
The national median salary for travel agents is $50,160 a year ($24.12 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,610 and the top 10% earn over $76,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays travel agents the most?
Nevada has the highest median pay at $63,400. After taxes and local prices, Denver, CO offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many travel agents are there in the U.S.?
About 55,110 people work as travel agents nationwide.