Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Minnesota$62,260
- Michigan$58,980
- Washington$56,400
- Oklahoma$55,760
- New Mexico$54,290
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$34,940
- South Dakota$37,130
- Wisconsin$37,990
- Kansas$39,060
- Nebraska$40,310
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $62,260 | $60,090 | $30 | +25.4% | 2,160 |
| 2 | Michigan | $58,980 | $60,220 | $28 | +18.8% | 1,980 |
| 3 | Washington | $56,400 | $48,520 | $27 | +13.6% | 2,970 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $55,760 | $47,340 | $27 | +12.4% | 920 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $54,290 | $47,850 | $26 | +9.4% | 600 |
| 6 | Colorado | $53,910 | $45,960 | $26 | +8.6% | 3,650 |
| 7 | Georgia | $53,790 | $47,860 | $26 | +8.4% | 5,880 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $53,140 | $44,630 | $26 | +7.1% | 5,760 |
| 9 | California | $53,110 | $49,420 | $26 | +7% | 10,580 |
| 10 | Kentucky | $52,990 | $45,840 | $25 | +6.8% | 1,860 |
| 11 | Alaska | $52,060 | $45,870 | $25 | +4.9% | 1,000 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $52,050 | $46,550 | $25 | +4.9% | 100 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $51,680 | $45,420 | $25 | +4.1% | 210 |
| 14 | Arizona | $51,380 | $45,710 | $25 | +3.5% | 3,020 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $51,020 | $44,380 | $25 | +2.8% | 4,020 |
| 16 | Illinois | $50,530 | $47,850 | $24 | +1.8% | 7,080 |
| 17 | Indiana | $50,170 | $41,400 | $24 | +1.1% | 550 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $49,840 | $45,020 | $24 | +0.4% | 1,590 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $49,770 | $38,530 | $24 | +0.3% | 1,410 |
| 20 | Virginia | $49,660 | $44,140 | $24 | +0.1% | 2,540 |
| 21 | New York | $49,200 | $42,990 | $24 | -0.9% | 5,510 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $48,060 | $44,230 | $23 | -3.2% | 1,560 |
| 23 | Maryland | $47,990 | $40,750 | $23 | -3.3% | 720 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $47,590 | $42,040 | $23 | -4.1% | 430 |
| 25 | Utah | $47,420 | $38,660 | $23 | -4.5% | 3,260 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $47,300 | $38,780 | $23 | -4.7% | 2,780 |
| 27 | Nevada | $47,050 | $41,000 | $23 | -5.2% | 2,660 |
| 28 | Florida | $46,820 | $39,490 | $23 | -5.7% | 14,740 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $46,820 | $44,520 | $23 | -5.7% | 520 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $46,730 | $43,740 | $22 | -5.8% | 1,010 |
| 31 | Ohio | $46,460 | $36,070 | $22 | -6.4% | 1,200 |
| 32 | Idaho | $46,000 | $40,230 | $22 | -7.3% | 420 |
| 33 | Texas | $45,900 | $38,220 | $22 | -7.5% | 18,410 |
| 34 | Delaware | $45,700 | $43,140 | $22 | -7.9% | 70 |
| 35 | Maine | $45,510 | $40,700 | $22 | -8.3% | 410 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $45,340 | $39,380 | $22 | -8.6% | 510 |
| 37 | Oregon | $45,200 | $40,570 | $22 | -8.9% | 1,340 |
| 38 | Montana | $44,760 | $43,110 | $22 | -9.8% | 480 |
| 39 | Alabama | $44,680 | $36,620 | $21 | -10% | 150 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $44,230 | $40,920 | $21 | -10.9% | 150 |
| 41 | Missouri | $44,220 | $40,560 | $21 | -10.9% | 1,770 |
| 42 | Iowa | $44,210 | $36,880 | $21 | -10.9% | 200 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $42,250 | $37,730 | $20 | -14.9% | 170 |
| 44 | Vermont | $41,650 | $38,310 | $20 | -16.1% | 140 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $40,480 | $34,870 | $19 | -18.4% | 150 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $40,310 | $37,850 | $19 | -18.8% | 650 |
| 47 | Kansas | $39,060 | $34,940 | $19 | -21.3% | 180 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $37,990 | $35,950 | $18 | -23.5% | 880 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $37,130 | $35,860 | $18 | -25.2% | 230 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $34,940 | $34,030 | $17 | -29.6% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 143 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $72,880 | $62,590 | 1,490 |
| 2 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $60,280 | $56,470 | 80 |
| 3 | Albuquerque, NM | $57,390 | $57,640 | 510 |
| 4 | Tulsa, OK | $56,690 | $61,040 | 300 |
| 5 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $56,610 | $57,840 | 1,350 |
| 6 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $51,760 | $53,060 | 40 |
| 7 | Napa, CA | $51,460 | $54,710 | 40 |
| 8 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,190 | $61,790 | 1,880 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,130 | $53,300 | 5,340 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge, LA | $50,950 | $50,520 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $64,560 | $59,900 | 110 |
| 2 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $64,560 | $59,900 | 110 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $61,920 | $61,190 | 900 |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $61,920 | $61,190 | 900 |
| 5 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $61,860 | $61,250 | 50 |
| 6 | Outpatient Care Centers | $61,860 | $60,690 | 40 |
| 7 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $61,860 | $59,160 | 70 |
| 8 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $54,950 | $53,050 | 300 |
| 9 | Temporary Help Services | $50,470 | $49,510 | 60 |
| 10 | Food Services and Drinking Places | $48,690 | $51,470 | 30 |
| 11 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $48,400 | $54,790 | 60 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $48,380 | $49,360 | 730 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks make in the U.S.?
The median reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks salary in the United States is $44,390 per year (mean $49,630), and about 80% earn between $32,140 and $78,150.
How much do reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks the most?
Minnesota has the highest average pay for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks at $62,260 per year (median $60,090).
What is the job outlook for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks?
Employment is projected to change +2.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 14,400 openings per year.