Travel Agents Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $55,640 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 810
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $55,640
    75th
    $64,730
    90th
    $75,660

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 42% Median Travel Agents salary is 58% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $51,260
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $51,170

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$39,520
    Retail Salespersons$42,490
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$99,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,160
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in San Francisco, CA is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Travel Agents salary in San Francisco, CA is 14.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.