Travel Agents Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $37,220 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $99,380
Employed locally 70
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $47,040
    90th
    $99,380

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 41% Median Travel Agents salary is 59% 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
    Nevada $60,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,690
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,750
    Pennsylvania $46,910
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,580

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$31,200
    Cashiers$29,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,980
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,030
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Charlottesville, VA is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.10 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Charlottesville, VA is 23.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.