Travel Agents Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,240 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $29,450
90th percentile $84,930
Employed locally 100
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,450
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $47,770
    90th
    $84,930

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 45% Median Travel Agents salary is 55% 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
    Nevada $60,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,690
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,750
    Pennsylvania $46,910
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,580

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $31,240
    Cashiers $29,760
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,100
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Richmond, VA is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.23 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Richmond, VA is 21.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,450 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.