Travel Agents Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $52,490 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $33,780
90th percentile $94,410
Employed locally 360
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,780
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $52,490
    75th
    $63,750
    90th
    $94,410

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 65% Median Travel Agents salary is 35% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,690
    Winston-Salem, NC $50,050
    Asheville, NC $48,370

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,440
    Cashiers$28,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,640
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$84,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Charlotte, NC-SC is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.12 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 8.3% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $33,780 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.