Travel Agents Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $47,740 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $61,260
Employed locally 90
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $53,420
    90th
    $61,260

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 55% Median Travel Agents salary is 45% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $50,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,100
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $48,430
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $47,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,180

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,630
    Cashiers $30,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,990
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Madison, WI is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Madison, WI 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.