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Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,420
Median Annual Salary
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+6.2% vs 2024
$53,110
Mean Salary
$49,420
Median Salary
$23.76
Hourly Rate
10,580 people work as Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California earn a median salary of $49,420 per year ($4,118/month).
This is 16.3% above the national average of $42,495.
California ranks #3 out of 50 states for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay.
Approximately 10,580 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.84
English Language
3.8
Computers and Electronics
3.75
Public Safety and Security
3.74
Transportation
3.55
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(9.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California
Salaries for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California range from $41,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,200 and $56,620.
Median $49,420
P10: $41,630P25: $45,200P75: $56,620P90: $76,450
10th
$41,630
25th
$45,200
Median
$49,420
75th
$56,620
90th
$76,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,630
$20.01
$3,469
25th Percentile
$45,200
$21.73
$3,766
Median (50th)
$49,420
$23.76
$4,118
75th Percentile
$56,620
$27.22
$4,718
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,450
$36.75
$6,370
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
California ranks #3 of 50 states
$42,495
National avg. for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
How much do Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California is $49,420 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,110.
What is the salary range for a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California?
Salaries for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California range from $41,630 at the 10th percentile to $76,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,200 and $56,620.
What is the starting salary for a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California?
Entry-level Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks positions in California typically start around $41,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,580 people are employed as Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in California is approximately $23.76 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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