Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
Record and maintain information on clients, vendors, and travel packages.
Top skills:Service OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion
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Travel Agent pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$43,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$52,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$65,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$79,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Travel Agent salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services
46,080 workers
$56,000
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
45,410 workers
$56,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,690 workers
$63,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
2,690 workers
$63,500
Water Transportation
1,640 workers
$47,500
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
1,640 workers
$47,500
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
1,640 workers
$61,500
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
740 workers
$59,000
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
480 workers
$51,500
Accommodation
460 workers
$50,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Travel Agent pays 50% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
