Travel Agents Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,960 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $27,060
90th percentile $56,780
Employed locally 300
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,060
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $56,780

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,090
    Retail Salespersons$29,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$51,300
    Insurance Sales Agents$45,230
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in Southwest Missouri is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.59 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in Southwest Missouri is 19.6% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $27,060 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.