Travel Agents Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $44,420 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $69,370
Employed locally 60
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $56,590
    90th
    $69,370

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Travel Agents salary is 42% 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
    District of Columbia $63,770
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,350
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $52,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,750
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,630

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,100
    Retail Salespersons $30,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,620
    Insurance Sales Agents $76,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.35 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 8.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.