Travel Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,480 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $74,810
Employed locally 1,070
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $74,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Travel Agents salary is 36% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,600
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,960
    El Paso, TX $38,940

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,260
    Cashiers $28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Houston, TX is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.84 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Houston, TX is 6.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.