How much does a travel agent make in New York?
$58,430a year
Median yearly pay for travel agents in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.09 an hour or $4,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.09
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 124
- Jobs in the area
- 3,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $58,430Highest 10%: $94,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 75th | $74,970 | $36.04 | |
| 90th | $94,050 | $45.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for travel agents.
| Buffalo, NY | $49,830 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,310 |
| Albany, NY | $48,090 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,320 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Security | $167,900 |
| Sales Engineer | $147,600 |
| Sales Representative | $133,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $117,000 |
| Model | $107,300 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $103,600 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $99,010 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $93,750 |
| Sales Representative | $81,140 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $80,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel agent make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $28.09 ($58,430 a year).
Do travel agents make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,430 against $50,160 nationally, 16% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,580, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for travel agent pay?
21 of 124 metro areas with data.
How much does a travel agent make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,050 or more.
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.