Travel Agents Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,790 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $70,410
Employed locally 60
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $60,170
    90th
    $70,410

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 53% Median Travel Agents salary is 47% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $60,220
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,430
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $56,580
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $55,840
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $51,020
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,520

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$36,890
    Cashiers$34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,740
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65,990
    Insurance Sales Agents$62,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Portland, ME is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.85 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Portland, ME 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.