Travel Agents Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,800 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $73,900
Employed locally 320
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $43,340
    50th (median)
    $58,800
    75th
    $65,430
    90th
    $73,900

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 60% Median Travel Agents salary is 40% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,600
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,480
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,960
    El Paso, TX $38,940

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,680
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,280
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,190
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Austin, TX is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Austin, TX is 21.4% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,340.