Travel Agents Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $47,740 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $54,540
Employed locally 60
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $54,510
    90th
    $54,540

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 68% Median Travel Agents salary is 32% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $48,120
    Kentucky $47,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,900

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,580
    Cashiers $27,810
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,140
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Lexington, KY is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Lexington, KY 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.