Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,540 -7% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 5,500
National median $41,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $74,450

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albuquerque, NM $57,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $54,760
    North Carolina $52,740
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $52,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,320
    Baton Rouge, LA $50,950

    Nearby metros — Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,960
    Corpus Christi, TX $36,620
    El Paso, TX $34,650

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,310
    Office Clerks, General$38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in Houston, TX is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salaries?

    The median Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 7% below the national median of $41,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in Houston?

    Entry-level Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.