How much does a travel agent make in Washington?
$50,650a year
Median yearly pay for travel agents in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.35
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 124
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,440Median: $50,650Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $50,650 | $24.35 | |
| 75th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for travel agents.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $153,400 |
| Sales Representative | $120,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $101,400 |
| Real Estate Broker | $87,670 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $78,160 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,110 |
| Sales Representative | $74,730 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $71,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,260 |
| Security | $64,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.35 ($50,650 a year).
Do travel agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $50,650 against $50,160 nationally, 1% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,560, so Washington pays 18% less.
Where does Washington rank for travel agent pay?
40 of 124 metro areas with data.
How much does a travel agent make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,360 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.