Travel Agents Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $46,780 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $30,750
90th percentile $85,870
Employed locally 130
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,750
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $85,870

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 56% Median Travel Agents salary is 44% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,360
    Cashiers $29,780
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,280
    Insurance Sales Agents $75,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,180
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Des Moines, IA is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.71 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,750 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.