Travel Agents Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,190 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $70,770
Employed locally 370
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $70,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 47% Median Travel Agents salary is 53% 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
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $56,580
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,040
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $55,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,640
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $51,260

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,110
    Retail Salespersons $36,600
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,700
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in San Diego, CA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in San Diego, CA is 0.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.