Travel Agents Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $47,720 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $83,350
Employed locally 2,570
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $38,080
    50th (median)
    $47,720
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $83,350

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 54% Median Travel Agents salary is 46% 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
    Knoxville, TN $58,040
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $57,130
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,690
    Huntsville, AL $50,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,100
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,940

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,910
    Cashiers $33,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $95,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Chicago, IL-IN is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 1.5% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,080.