Travel Agents Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $42,780 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $21,040
90th percentile $62,510
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,040
    25th
    $32,000
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $51,310
    90th
    $62,510

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Travel Agents salary is 42% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,480
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $49,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,100
    Reading, PA $48,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $47,490

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,020
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,280
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $71,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Pittsburgh, PA is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.96 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 11.7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $21,040 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,000.