Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salary by State
Also called: Reservation and Ticket Agents
The national median pay for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks is $44,390 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,030 in West Virginia to $60,220 in Michigan.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,140
- 25th percentile
- $37,850
- Median
- $44,390
- 75th percentile
- $59,640
- Top 10%
- $78,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 118,710 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $60,220 | +36% | $33,640 | $79,600 | 1,980 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $60,090 | +35% | $44,940 | $86,860 | 2,160 |
| 3 | California | $49,420 | +11% | $41,630 | $76,450 | 10,580 |
| 4 | Washington | $48,520 | +9% | $44,080 | $79,170 | 2,970 |
| 5 | Georgia | $47,860 | +8% | $37,990 | $76,880 | 5,880 |
| 6 | Illinois | $47,850 | +8% | $37,850 | $77,200 | 7,080 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $47,850 | +8% | $32,110 | $80,300 | 600 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $47,340 | +7% | $40,860 | $81,050 | 920 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $46,550 | +5% | $37,620 | $63,320 | 100 |
| 10 | Colorado | $45,960 | +4% | $38,410 | $79,520 | 3,650 |
| 11 | Alaska | $45,870 | +3% | $38,310 | $79,200 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $45,840 | +3% | $34,490 | $77,130 | 1,860 |
| 13 | Arizona | $45,710 | +3% | $34,740 | $77,980 | 3,020 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $45,420 | +2% | $35,660 | $77,840 | 210 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $45,020 | +1% | $35,890 | $71,670 | 1,590 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $44,630 | +1% | $35,690 | $77,980 | 5,760 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $44,520 | 0% | $27,770 | $74,260 | 520 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $44,380 | 0% | $31,990 | $81,540 | 4,020 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,230 | 0% | $40,750 | $62,640 | 1,560 |
| 20 | Virginia | $44,140 | −1% | $38,040 | $77,340 | 2,540 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $43,740 | −1% | $21,960 | $76,800 | 1,010 |
| 22 | Delaware | $43,140 | −3% | $37,120 | $60,310 | 70 |
| 23 | Montana | $43,110 | −3% | $26,430 | $73,430 | 480 |
| 24 | New York | $42,990 | −3% | $37,160 | $76,810 | 5,510 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $42,040 | −5% | $30,310 | $80,990 | 430 |
| 26 | Indiana | $41,400 | −7% | $34,810 | $76,830 | 550 |
| 27 | Nevada | $41,000 | −8% | $34,770 | $66,440 | 2,660 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $40,920 | −8% | $37,240 | $54,930 | 150 |
| 29 | Maryland | $40,750 | −8% | $37,380 | $76,780 | 720 |
| 30 | Maine | $40,700 | −8% | $34,930 | $62,200 | 410 |
| 31 | Oregon | $40,570 | −9% | $35,360 | $71,180 | 1,340 |
| 32 | Missouri | $40,560 | −9% | $28,600 | $76,910 | 1,770 |
| 33 | Idaho | $40,230 | −9% | $33,610 | $79,770 | 420 |
| 34 | Florida | $39,490 | −11% | $32,130 | $78,620 | 14,740 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $39,380 | −11% | $34,880 | $71,180 | 510 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $38,780 | −13% | $38,780 | $76,910 | 2,780 |
| 37 | Utah | $38,660 | −13% | $36,330 | $77,530 | 3,260 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $38,530 | −13% | $35,750 | $81,020 | 1,410 |
| 39 | Vermont | $38,310 | −14% | $37,660 | $45,420 | 140 |
| 40 | Texas | $38,220 | −14% | $29,870 | $79,110 | 18,410 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $37,850 | −15% | $34,610 | $50,390 | 650 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $37,730 | −15% | $25,470 | $71,180 | 170 |
| 43 | Iowa | $36,880 | −17% | $30,490 | $75,790 | 200 |
| 44 | Alabama | $36,620 | −18% | $29,520 | $78,100 | 150 |
| 45 | Ohio | $36,070 | −19% | $33,940 | $78,300 | 1,200 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $35,950 | −19% | $30,170 | $50,600 | 880 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $35,860 | −19% | $30,220 | $48,160 | 230 |
| 48 | Kansas | $34,940 | −21% | $30,360 | $53,070 | 180 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $34,870 | −21% | $34,520 | $52,010 | 150 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $34,030 | −23% | $27,350 | $42,400 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary questions
Which state pays reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks the most?
Michigan, with a median of $60,220 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $44,390). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $34,030 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 18,410, with a median of $38,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.