Travel Agent Salary
Travel Agents earn a median $50,160 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
What travel agents do
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients’ travel problems.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.2% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 5,900
- Self-employed
- 12%
Employment of travel agents is projected to grow 0.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Travel Agent take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- 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 | New York, NY | $58,430 | $46,570 | $41,373 | 3,610 |
| 2 | Miami, FL | $50,720 | $42,934 | $37,610 | 4,560 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $58,430
- Miami, FL — $50,720
Travel Agent salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $63,400 | +4.6% | $53,122 | $42,420 – $63,400 | — |
| District of Columbia | $61,560 | −3.5% | $49,089 | $37,600 – $84,540 | 160 |
| Montana | $61,330 | +14.5% | $49,333 | $30,230 – $88,230 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $61,090 | +2.4% | $49,438 | $36,140 – $77,560 | 1,660 |
| Connecticut | $60,640 | −0.9% | $49,100 | $42,060 – $86,630 | 650 |
| Vermont | $60,560 | +18.8% | $49,245 | $36,270 – $84,690 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $59,790 | +30.5% | $48,596 | $40,370 – $79,990 | 250 |
| Oregon | $56,810 | +14.3% | $43,686 | $47,600 – $72,490 | 620 |
| Utah | $56,670 | +38.1% | $46,130 | $35,210 – $74,440 | 440 |
| Colorado | $56,570 | +0.4% | $45,853 | $42,930 – $80,660 | 1,100 |
| Massachusetts | $56,450 | +4.2% | $44,935 | $35,520 – $80,500 | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $56,180 | +16.1% | $45,588 | $35,170 – $87,540 | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $55,640 | +13.6% | $46,887 | $42,400 – $69,180 | 540 |
| New York | $55,580 | +10.7% | $44,434 | $36,680 – $95,780 | 3,180 |
| Washington | $55,260 | −11.8% | $46,581 | $45,190 – $92,390 | 1,710 |
| Kansas | $53,600 | +13.1% | $43,056 | $38,100 – $78,810 | 250 |
| Arizona | $51,800 | +5.2% | $42,715 | $33,390 – $80,760 | 1,100 |
| California | $51,030 | +5.1% | $41,408 | $38,720 – $74,970 | 4,760 |
| Florida | $50,060 | +4.8% | $42,403 | $35,060 – $77,970 | 9,430 |
| Nebraska | $49,690 | +3.5% | $40,725 | $36,220 – $59,320 | 240 |
| Texas | $49,500 | −3.2% | $41,953 | $31,740 – $70,090 | 4,310 |
| Kentucky | $49,370 | +3.2% | $40,238 | $36,520 – $113,740 | 220 |
| Maryland | $49,160 | +10.1% | $39,709 | $32,160 – $61,950 | 360 |
| Illinois | $49,090 | +3.0% | $39,339 | $37,200 – $77,630 | 2,120 |
| Mississippi | $49,050 | — | $40,362 | $34,200 – $87,570 | 160 |
| Georgia | $48,880 | +6.7% | $39,541 | $30,170 – $76,700 | 2,300 |
| Indiana | $48,530 | +3.6% | $39,772 | $31,000 – $84,240 | 640 |
| Idaho | $48,110 | −1.1% | $39,395 | $28,520 – $84,070 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $48,030 | −21.9% | $40,772 | $28,020 – $76,850 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,720 | +1.7% | $39,058 | $27,450 – $78,190 | 1,470 |
| Alaska | $47,650 | −17.1% | $40,467 | $44,670 – $61,860 | 190 |
| Alabama | $47,640 | −2.1% | $38,342 | $38,910 – $63,240 | 380 |
| Hawaii | $47,560 | +48.2% | $38,286 | $29,120 – $94,990 | 580 |
| Minnesota | $47,260 | −1.3% | $38,444 | $30,860 – $81,100 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $47,190 | −3.1% | $40,097 | $30,780 – $62,780 | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $47,080 | +0.1% | $38,718 | $28,720 – $60,360 | 810 |
| Michigan | $46,250 | −1.0% | $37,627 | $36,820 – $62,530 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $46,000 | +2.8% | $38,658 | $34,580 – $63,370 | 1,140 |
| Missouri | $45,460 | +2.6% | $37,508 | $28,600 – $64,760 | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $45,440 | +1.0% | $37,616 | $32,710 – $62,180 | 290 |
| Virginia | $45,260 | +19.5% | $36,758 | $30,140 – $75,910 | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $44,760 | +25.3% | $36,857 | $29,130 – $50,820 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $44,740 | −4.8% | $38,129 | $34,920 – $75,440 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $44,700 | +26.8% | $37,142 | $26,290 – $48,630 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $44,510 | −4.5% | $37,944 | $36,700 – $61,840 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $36,980 | +6.1% | $30,775 | $21,120 – $56,020 | 600 |
| Arkansas | $36,600 | +4.6% | $30,373 | $35,870 – $61,880 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $35,970 | −21.3% | $30,389 | $30,850 – $82,200 | 310 |
| South Carolina | $34,560 | −26.2% | $29,032 | $26,120 – $62,150 | 680 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Model | $48,470 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $41,300 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
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, New York, NY 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.