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Travel Agents is a notable career in the 41 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Travel Agents against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 41-3041 |
| title | Travel Agents |
| onet code | 41-3041.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 41 |
| tot emp | 59,150 |
| a mean | 52,690 |
| a median | 48,450 |
| a pct10 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 38,760 |
| a pct75 | 60,880 |
| a pct90 | 74,160 |
| h mean | 25 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a travel agents typically centers on collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Service Orientation, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.64 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working travel agents, the most common entry qualification is a Associate's Degree (or other 2 (37.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 14% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $63,770 and lowest in Hawaii at $32,090 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, Wyoming, Connecticut, Nevada) average $61,940. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63,770 | $63,870 | $53,980 | $72,230 | 140 |
| Washington | $62,620 | $60,640 | $40,620 | $70,710 | 4,030 |
| Wyoming | $61,500 | $52,980 | $22,800 | $74,450 | 30 |
| Connecticut | $61,180 | $66,580 | $36,740 | $102,230 | 540 |
| Nevada | $60,630 | $64,680 | $30,530 | $61,530 | — |
| New Jersey | $59,640 | $60,630 | $45,270 | $90,560 | 1,470 |
| Alaska | $57,490 | $53,960 | $38,960 | $65,760 | 280 |
| Colorado | $56,370 | $60,980 | $44,820 | $83,830 | 1,290 |
| Massachusetts | $54,200 | $58,610 | $32,000 | $85,710 | 1,850 |
| Montana | $53,540 | $54,140 | $37,880 | $65,310 | 210 |
| Texas | $51,110 | $53,310 | $34,770 | $73,590 | 3,840 |
| Vermont | $50,960 | $59,500 | $39,900 | $82,150 | 80 |
| New York | $50,200 | $56,050 | $34,240 | $76,640 | 3,100 |
| Oregon | $49,690 | $52,920 | $34,850 | $73,550 | 630 |
| Arizona | $49,260 | $55,260 | $33,560 | $80,570 | 2,020 |
| Tennessee | $48,990 | $51,370 | $31,480 | $63,580 | 600 |
| New Hampshire | $48,680 | $53,990 | $30,360 | $73,180 | 150 |
| Idaho | $48,660 | $55,160 | $45,570 | $86,690 | 230 |
| Alabama | $48,650 | $51,620 | $38,240 | $61,700 | 510 |
| California | $48,540 | $54,650 | $38,410 | $74,870 | 5,780 |
| North Carolina | $48,390 | $55,030 | $33,230 | $78,960 | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $48,010 | $46,440 | $30,570 | $60,280 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $47,900 | $55,960 | $31,940 | $97,140 | 780 |
| Kentucky | $47,850 | $46,070 | $34,870 | $56,320 | 250 |
| Florida | $47,780 | $49,710 | $31,570 | $64,470 | 9,730 |
| Illinois | $47,660 | $52,600 | $34,550 | $76,960 | 2,990 |
| Kansas | $47,390 | $51,150 | $36,960 | $72,980 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $47,020 | $45,290 | $32,090 | $54,570 | 870 |
| North Dakota | $47,000 | $46,100 | $32,750 | $62,530 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,910 | $49,010 | $25,630 | $74,550 | 1,770 |
| Indiana | $46,860 | $48,480 | $28,680 | $62,380 | 770 |
| South Carolina | $46,810 | $43,920 | $18,740 | $60,630 | 530 |
| Michigan | $46,710 | $48,130 | $34,390 | $62,320 | 1,070 |
| South Dakota | $46,610 | $48,300 | $35,840 | $60,450 | 180 |
| Rhode Island | $45,810 | $49,780 | $36,560 | $66,500 | 200 |
| Georgia | $45,790 | $48,080 | $29,230 | $71,700 | 2,240 |
| Louisiana | $45,720 | $47,740 | $32,160 | $71,880 | 260 |
| Iowa | $44,970 | $48,730 | $30,040 | $74,380 | 400 |
| Ohio | $44,750 | $51,980 | $35,340 | $68,420 | 1,030 |
| Maryland | $44,660 | $45,350 | $31,200 | $61,650 | 520 |
| Missouri | $44,290 | $46,110 | $27,590 | $60,420 | 1,830 |
| Utah | $41,040 | $45,650 | $30,290 | $64,080 | 460 |
| Maine | $37,950 | $45,100 | $34,040 | $63,030 | 110 |
| Virginia | $37,860 | $49,300 | $29,210 | $93,720 | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $35,710 | $40,380 | $28,860 | $58,630 | 230 |
| New Mexico | $35,250 | $36,930 | $25,470 | $61,470 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $34,980 | $36,810 | $33,980 | $44,770 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $34,850 | $36,370 | $20,500 | $49,130 | 690 |
| Hawaii | $32,090 | $38,150 | $29,120 | $49,020 | 490 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for travel agents. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Auto Travel Counselor or Beach Expert frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Travel Agents compares to others in the 41 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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