Travel Agents Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for travel agents is $50,160, or $24.11 per hour. About 55,110 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $63,400 in Nevada to $34,560 in South Carolina.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 49 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $63,400 | $30.48 | — | — |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $61,560 | $29.60 | 160 | 0.65 |
| 3 | Montana | $61,330 | $29.48 | 200 | 1.11 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $61,090 | $29.37 | 1,660 | 1.09 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $60,640 | $29.15 | 650 | 1.08 |
| 6 | Vermont | $60,560 | $29.12 | 120 | 1.15 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $59,790 | $28.75 | 250 | 1.43 |
| 8 | Oregon | $56,810 | $27.31 | 620 | 0.89 |
| 9 | Utah | $56,670 | $27.25 | 440 | 0.72 |
| 10 | Colorado | $56,570 | $27.20 | 1,100 | 1.08 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $56,450 | $27.14 | 1,810 | 1.41 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $56,180 | $27.01 | 1,250 | 0.71 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $55,640 | $26.75 | 540 | 0.47 |
| 14 | New York | $55,580 | $26.72 | 3,180 | 0.92 |
| 15 | Washington | $55,260 | $26.57 | 1,710 | 1.36 |
| 16 | Kansas | $53,600 | $25.77 | 250 | 0.50 |
| 17 | Arizona | $51,800 | $24.90 | 1,100 | 0.96 |
| 18 | California | $51,030 | $24.53 | 4,760 | 0.74 |
| 19 | Florida | $50,060 | $24.07 | 9,430 | 2.68 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $49,690 | $23.89 | 240 | 0.67 |
| 21 | Texas | $49,500 | $23.80 | 4,310 | 0.86 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $49,370 | $23.74 | 220 | 0.32 |
| 23 | Maryland | $49,160 | $23.63 | 360 | 0.36 |
| 24 | Illinois | $49,090 | $23.60 | 2,120 | 0.98 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $49,050 | $23.58 | 160 | 0.39 |
| 26 | Georgia | $48,880 | $23.50 | 2,300 | 1.33 |
| 27 | Indiana | $48,530 | $23.33 | 640 | 0.57 |
| 28 | Idaho | $48,110 | $23.13 | 220 | 0.73 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $48,030 | $23.09 | 50 | 0.50 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $47,720 | $22.94 | 1,470 | 0.68 |
| 31 | Alaska | $47,650 | $22.91 | 190 | 1.62 |
| 32 | Alabama | $47,640 | $22.90 | 380 | 0.50 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $47,560 | $22.87 | 580 | 2.59 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $47,260 | $22.72 | 890 | 0.85 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $47,190 | $22.69 | 130 | 0.55 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $47,080 | $22.64 | 810 | 0.77 |
| 37 | Michigan | $46,250 | $22.23 | 1,150 | 0.74 |
| 38 | Ohio | $46,000 | $22.11 | 1,140 | 0.58 |
| 39 | Missouri | $45,460 | $21.86 | 1,500 | 1.44 |
| 40 | Iowa | $45,440 | $21.85 | 290 | 0.53 |
| 41 | Virginia | $45,260 | $21.76 | 1,050 | 0.72 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $44,760 | $21.52 | 250 | 1.00 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $44,740 | $21.51 | 150 | 0.97 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $44,700 | $21.49 | 120 | 0.40 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $44,510 | $21.40 | 200 | 1.20 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $36,980 | $17.78 | 600 | 0.99 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $36,600 | $17.60 | 180 | 0.38 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $35,970 | $17.29 | 310 | 0.45 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $34,560 | $16.62 | 680 | 0.83 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do travel agents make?
The median annual wage for travel agents in the United States is $50,160, or $24.11 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $34,610, and the top 10% earn $76,660.
How many travel agents are employed in the U.S.?
About 55,110 people work as travel agents nationwide.
Which state pays travel agents the most?
Nevada pays the most at a median of $63,400, followed by District of Columbia ($61,560) and Montana ($61,330).
Which state pays travel agents the least?
South Carolina has the lowest median at $34,560.
Where are travel agents jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Florida at 2.68×.