How much does a travel agent make in California?
$51,030a year
Median yearly pay for travel agents in California. That is $24.53 an hour or $4,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.53
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $51,030Highest 10%: $74,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| Median | $51,030 | $24.53 | |
| 75th | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| 90th | $74,970 | $36.04 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $58,760 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,260 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,650 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,240 |
| Oxnard, CA | $47,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,970 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for travel agents.
| 15. Washington | $55,260 |
| 16. Kansas | $53,600 |
| 17. Arizona | $51,800 |
| 18. California | $51,030 |
| 19. Florida | $50,060 |
| 20. Nebraska | $49,690 |
| 21. Texas | $49,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.53 ($51,030 a year).
Do travel agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $51,030 against $50,160 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for travel agent pay?
California ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays travel agents the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $58,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.