Travel Agents Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $48,370 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $75,650
Employed locally 50
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $65,490
    90th
    $75,650

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 70% Median Travel Agents salary is 30% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $57,130
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $55,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,640
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $52,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,690
    Winston-Salem, NC $50,050

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$30,880
    Cashiers$28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Asheville, NC is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Asheville, NC is 0.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.