Travel Agents pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,360 or more. The middle half of travel agents in Washington earn between $38,590 and $63,290.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $51KMedian
- $63K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,720 | $4,727 | $27.27 |
| Median | $50,650 | $4,221 | $24.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,590 | $3,216 | $18.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,290 | $5,274 | $30.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Travel Agents pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Travel agents in Washington earn 11% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($63,740) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($54,660). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $50,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $56,720 | $50,650 | $35,440 | $79,360 | 660 |
| Washington, D.C. | $63,740 | $61,560 | $37,600 | $84,540 | 160 |
| United States | $54,660 | $50,160 | $34,610 | $76,660 | 55,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Travel Agents salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $56,720, a single filer in Washington takes home about $45,514 a year, or $3,793 a month and $1,751 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $46,027 | $3,836 |
| Working in DC | $45,514 | $3,793 |
| Working in VA | $45,307 | $3,776 |
| Working in MD | $45,272 | $3,773 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for travel agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $56,720 buys what about $52,092 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Travel Agents salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$48,610
- Charlottesville, VA$50,630
- Richmond, VA$49,180
- Harrisburg, PA$51,040
- Reading, PA$57,410
- Philadelphia, PA$57,350
Highest-paying cities for travel agents
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,650).
- Bridgeport, CT$66,650
- Bozeman, MT$66,150
- Las Vegas, NV$64,900
- New Haven, CT$64,290
- Kiryas Joel, NY$63,600
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Travel Agents salary in Washington: questions
How much do travel agents make an hour in Washington?
$27.27 an hour on average, and $24.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level travel agents salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the travel agents take-home pay in Washington?
About $45,514 a year ($3,793 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,720.
Do travel agents earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-3041; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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