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Travel Agents Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Travel Agents make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.1% vs 2024
$55,120
Mean Salary
$51,030
Median Salary
$24.53
Hourly Rate
4,760 people work as Travel Agents in California
Travel Agents salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Travel Agents in California earn a median salary of $51,030 per year ($4,252/month).
This is 1.8% above the national average of $50,138.
California ranks #18 out of 49 states for Travel Agents pay.
Approximately 4,760 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Travel Agents
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Service Orientation
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.25
English Language
3.97
Sales and Marketing
3.88
Geography
3.43
Computers and Electronics
3.36
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(37.2% of workers)
Salaries for Travel Agents in California range from $38,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,970 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,670 and $58,760.
Median $51,030
P10: $38,720P25: $45,670P75: $58,760P90: $74,970
10th
$38,720
25th
$45,670
Median
$51,030
75th
$58,760
90th
$74,970
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,720
$18.62
$3,226
25th Percentile
$45,670
$21.96
$3,805
Median (50th)
$51,030
$24.53
$4,252
75th Percentile
$58,760
$28.25
$4,896
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,970
$36.04
$6,247
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Travel Agents in California is $51,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,120.
What is the salary range for a Travel Agents in California?
Salaries for Travel Agents in California range from $38,720 at the 10th percentile to $74,970 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,670 and $58,760.
What is the starting salary for a Travel Agents in California?
Entry-level Travel Agents positions in California typically start around $38,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,670 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Travel Agents in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,760 people are employed as Travel Agents in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Travel Agents in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Travel Agents in California is approximately $24.53 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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