Travel Agents Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,450
↑ 42.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Travel Agents — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Travel Agents — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.8% since 2011 ($33,930 → $48,450)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,450
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,450 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $47,410 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $46,400 | +5.9% |
| 2021 | $43,810 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | $42,350 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | $40,660 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $38,700 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $36,990 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | $36,460 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $35,660 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $34,800 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $34,530 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | $34,600 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $33,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.