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The national median salary for Travel Agents is $50,149 per year ($24.11/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $41,954 and $63,066 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $76,669 per year. There are approximately 55,110 travel agents employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
7K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
66K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
2% from new growth98% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
NAICS 561500
45K
$49,650
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
3K
$63,400
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
NAICS 483100
2K
$37,600
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
460
$48,260
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
390
$58,140
Wage range across top 5 industries: $37,600 to $63,400 (69% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$16.64
$34,611
P25
$20.17
$41,954
P50MEDIAN
$24.11
$50,149
P75
$30.32
$63,066
P90
$36.86
$76,669
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.6%
Quits Rate
3.1%
Retail openings rose to 737K (+52K) in March, rate up to 4.6%. Hires increased to 684K (+73K). Frontline turnover persists with quit rate at 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average travel agents salary?
The national median salary for Travel Agents is $50,149 per year ($24.11/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $41,954 and $63,066 annually.
How much do top-earning travel agents make?
The 90th percentile salary for Travel Agents is $76,669 per year ($36.86/hr). The 75th percentile is $63,066 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for travel agents?
Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,611 per year ($16.64/hr). The 25th percentile is $41,954 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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