How Much Does a Travel Agent Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$50,160
Travel agents in the U.S. earn a median of $50,160 a year, or $24.11 an hour. Half of travel agents earn more than $50,160 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $76,660.
Pay percentiles for travel agents
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.64 | $34,610 |
| 25th | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| 50th (median) | $24.11 | $50,160 |
| 75th | $30.32 | $63,060 |
| 90th | $36.86 | $76,660 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Travel Agents (SOC 41-3041). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for travel agents
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $63,400 | $30.48 | +26% |
| District of Columbia | $61,560 | $29.60 | +23% |
| Montana | $61,330 | $29.48 | +22% |
| New Jersey | $61,090 | $29.37 | +22% |
| Connecticut | $60,640 | $29.15 | +21% |
| Vermont | $60,560 | $29.12 | +21% |
| Rhode Island | $59,790 | $28.75 | +19% |
| Oregon | $56,810 | $27.31 | +13% |
| Utah | $56,670 | $27.25 | +13% |
| Colorado | $56,570 | $27.20 | +13% |
| United States | $50,160 | $24.11 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many travel agents are there?
BLS counts about 55,110 travel agents employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Florida (9,430), California (4,760) and Texas (4,310).
The mean (average) annual wage is $54,660, higher than the median of $50,160.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,180
- Biweekly
- $1,929
- Weekly
- $965
- Daily (8 hours)
- $193
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do travel agents make an hour?
The median hourly wage for travel agents is $24.11. The middle 50% earn between $20.17 and $30.32 an hour.
Which state pays travel agents the most?
Nevada has the highest median wage for travel agents at $63,400, +26% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for travel agents?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of travel agents earn less than $34,610 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.