Travel Agents Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $35,390 -27% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $25,470
90th percentile $45,110
Employed locally 110
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,470
    25th
    $28,180
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $42,220
    90th
    $45,110

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 52% Median Travel Agents salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Travel Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $66,190
    District of Columbia $63,770
    New Haven, CT $63,670
    Washington $62,620
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $62,600
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,530

    Nearby metros — Travel Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $60,220
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,430
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $56,580
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $55,840
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,520
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,980

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,730
    Cashiers $29,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,410
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Albuquerque, NM is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.38 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Albuquerque, NM is 27% below the national median of $48,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Travel Agents in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $25,470 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,180.