Travel Agents Salary by State
The national median pay for travel agents is $50,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,560 in South Carolina to $63,400 in Nevada.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,610
- 25th percentile
- $41,950
- Median
- $50,160
- 75th percentile
- $63,060
- Top 10%
- $76,660
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 55,110 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $63,400 | +26% | $42,420 | $63,400 | Not published |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $61,560 | +23% | $37,600 | $84,540 | 160 |
| 3 | Montana | $61,330 | +22% | $30,230 | $88,230 | 200 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $61,090 | +22% | $36,140 | $77,560 | 1,660 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $60,640 | +21% | $42,060 | $86,630 | 650 |
| 6 | Vermont | $60,560 | +21% | $36,270 | $84,690 | 120 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $59,790 | +19% | $40,370 | $79,990 | 250 |
| 8 | Oregon | $56,810 | +13% | $47,600 | $72,490 | 620 |
| 9 | Utah | $56,670 | +13% | $35,210 | $74,440 | 440 |
| 10 | Colorado | $56,570 | +13% | $42,930 | $80,660 | 1,100 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $56,450 | +13% | $35,520 | $80,500 | 1,810 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $56,180 | +12% | $35,170 | $87,540 | 1,250 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $55,640 | +11% | $42,400 | $69,180 | 540 |
| 14 | New York | $55,580 | +11% | $36,680 | $95,780 | 3,180 |
| 15 | Washington | $55,260 | +10% | $45,190 | $92,390 | 1,710 |
| 16 | Kansas | $53,600 | +7% | $38,100 | $78,810 | 250 |
| 17 | Arizona | $51,800 | +3% | $33,390 | $80,760 | 1,100 |
| 18 | California | $51,030 | +2% | $38,720 | $74,970 | 4,760 |
| 19 | Florida | $50,060 | 0% | $35,060 | $77,970 | 9,430 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $49,690 | −1% | $36,220 | $59,320 | 240 |
| 21 | Texas | $49,500 | −1% | $31,740 | $70,090 | 4,310 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $49,370 | −2% | $36,520 | $113,740 | 220 |
| 23 | Maryland | $49,160 | −2% | $32,160 | $61,950 | 360 |
| 24 | Illinois | $49,090 | −2% | $37,200 | $77,630 | 2,120 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $49,050 | −2% | $34,200 | $87,570 | 160 |
| 26 | Georgia | $48,880 | −3% | $30,170 | $76,700 | 2,300 |
| 27 | Indiana | $48,530 | −3% | $31,000 | $84,240 | 640 |
| 28 | Idaho | $48,110 | −4% | $28,520 | $84,070 | 220 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $48,030 | −4% | $28,020 | $76,850 | 50 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $47,720 | −5% | $27,450 | $78,190 | 1,470 |
| 31 | Alaska | $47,650 | −5% | $44,670 | $61,860 | 190 |
| 32 | Alabama | $47,640 | −5% | $38,910 | $63,240 | 380 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $47,560 | −5% | $29,120 | $94,990 | 580 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $47,260 | −6% | $30,860 | $81,100 | 890 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $47,190 | −6% | $30,780 | $62,780 | 130 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $47,080 | −6% | $28,720 | $60,360 | 810 |
| 37 | Michigan | $46,250 | −8% | $36,820 | $62,530 | 1,150 |
| 38 | Ohio | $46,000 | −8% | $34,580 | $63,370 | 1,140 |
| 39 | Missouri | $45,460 | −9% | $28,600 | $64,760 | 1,500 |
| 40 | Iowa | $45,440 | −9% | $32,710 | $62,180 | 290 |
| 41 | Virginia | $45,260 | −10% | $30,140 | $75,910 | 1,050 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $44,760 | −11% | $29,130 | $50,820 | 250 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $44,740 | −11% | $34,920 | $75,440 | 150 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $44,700 | −11% | $26,290 | $48,630 | 120 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $44,510 | −11% | $36,700 | $61,840 | 200 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $36,980 | −26% | $21,120 | $56,020 | 600 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $36,600 | −27% | $35,870 | $61,880 | 180 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $35,970 | −28% | $30,850 | $82,200 | 310 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $34,560 | −31% | $26,120 | $62,150 | 680 |
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.
Travel Agents salary questions
Which state pays travel agents the most?
Nevada, with a median of $63,400 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $50,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays travel agents the least?
South Carolina, with a median of $34,560 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most travel agents work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 9,430, with a median of $50,060.
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.