Travel Agents Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $44,230 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $73,530
Employed locally 520
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $44,230
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $73,530

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Travel Agents salary vs area income 57% Median Travel Agents salary is 43% 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
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $59,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,640
    Montana $53,540
    Vermont $50,960
    Kansas City, MO-KS $50,800
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $48,400

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,290
    Retail Salespersons $33,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Travel Agents make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Travel Agents in St. Louis, MO-IL is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Travel Agents salaries?

    The median Travel Agents salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 8.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Travel Agents (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.