The average salary for a travel agent in the United States is $50,040, but the range typically falls between $37,720 and $59,290. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.06, with a range between $18.13 and $28.5.
There are approximately 58,250 people employed as a travel agent in the United States. With Florida, California, Washington employing the highest number of travel agents.The state with the best pay for a travel agent is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $63,890, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $30,530.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,580 | $14.7 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,720 | $18.13 |
| Median | $47,410 | $22.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,290 | $28.5 |
| 90th Percentile | $69,640 | $33.48 |
The salary of a travel agent can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a travel agent in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for travel agents are District of Columbia, Washington, Connecticut, Wyoming, New Hampshire while the worst states are Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Maine, Georgia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,250 | $48,540 | $75,530 |
| Alaska | $38,000 | $51,250 | $75,460 |
| Arizona | $37,010 | $59,200 | $80,530 |
| Arkansas | $33,880 | $47,420 | $72,940 |
| California | $36,910 | $56,720 | $75,850 |
| Colorado | $42,660 | $63,540 | $93,180 |
| Connecticut | $35,330 | $63,060 | $97,450 |
| Delaware | $30,160 | $51,100 | $60,270 |
| District of Columbia | $52,250 | $63,890 | $71,510 |
| Florida | $29,350 | $46,540 | $64,960 |
| Georgia | $26,370 | $39,660 | $50,540 |
| Hawaii | $27,780 | $41,920 | $61,430 |
| Idaho | $38,750 | $45,040 | $49,610 |
| Illinois | $29,750 | $53,790 | $88,620 |
| Indiana | $30,920 | $48,600 | $63,910 |
| Iowa | $34,990 | $48,250 | $77,720 |
| Kansas | $32,200 | $53,580 | $78,700 |
| Kentucky | $34,420 | $42,610 | $55,180 |
| Louisiana | $29,270 | $44,800 | $56,280 |
| Maine | $33,490 | $38,380 | $45,730 |
| Maryland | $35,870 | $48,740 | $59,420 |
| Massachusetts | $38,100 | $57,920 | $82,810 |
| Michigan | $36,000 | $48,620 | $65,250 |
| Minnesota | $35,590 | $48,320 | $60,540 |
| Mississippi | $16,600 | $30,530 | $42,720 |
| Missouri | $26,770 | $45,120 | $59,350 |
| Montana | $33,880 | $50,430 | $63,600 |
| Nebraska | $29,430 | $44,470 | $58,350 |
| Nevada | $28,000 | $41,460 | $59,380 |
| New Hampshire | $31,690 | $60,350 | $98,810 |
| New Jersey | $39,720 | $53,960 | $78,750 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $44,040 | $64,250 |
| New York | $38,120 | $55,150 | $71,990 |
| North Carolina | $26,590 | $46,150 | $64,080 |
| North Dakota | $32,430 | $41,280 | $59,270 |
| Ohio | $31,200 | $43,590 | $59,390 |
| Oklahoma | $28,340 | $38,240 | $53,730 |
| Oregon | $29,830 | $46,640 | $65,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $15,130 | $40,100 | $60,900 |
| Rhode Island | $33,850 | $39,380 | $50,480 |
| South Carolina | $17,320 | $43,070 | $59,700 |
| South Dakota | $36,890 | $44,710 | $54,640 |
| Tennessee | $26,750 | $46,400 | $63,180 |
| Texas | $33,720 | $47,950 | $66,080 |
| Utah | $28,950 | $47,590 | $73,470 |
| Vermont | $37,970 | $49,440 | $57,650 |
| Virginia | $29,570 | $53,470 | $93,240 |
| Washington | $39,150 | $56,940 | $68,150 |
| West Virginia | $28,700 | $44,200 | $59,120 |
| Wisconsin | $27,500 | $45,050 | $60,130 |
| Wyoming | $22,430 | $51,220 | $72,400 |
Even between cities, the salary of a travel agent can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for travel agents is Boulder, CO with an average salary of $69,280.The city with the lowest average salary for travel agents is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area, PA with an average salary of $34,210.
Areas with highest average salaries for travel agents
Areas with lowest average salaries for travel agents
The number of travel agents in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of travel agents has increased by 3,070. On average, the number of travel agents has been increasing by 1.4% each year. The salary of travel agents has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of travel agents has increased by $3,390. On average, the salary of travel agents has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Travel Agents are part of the sales and related occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for travel agents compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all sales and related occupations jobs here.
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