Travel Agents Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $51,690 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.85
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 380
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $44,200
    50th (median)
    $51,690
    75th
    $66,950
    90th
    $73,840

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,530
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $60,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,600
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,070

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $36,770
    Cashiers $35,710
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,510
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Portland, OR-WA is $24.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,200.