Travel agents
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$48,450
~$23/hr · ~$4,038/mo
US Jobs
66K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
9/10
Very High
AI & Automation Risk
Very High 9/10
The core functions of a travel agent—researching destinations, comparing prices, building itineraries, and processing bookings—are entirely digital and involve information synthesis that AI can now perform instantly. While high-end human agents provide personalized judgment and crisis management, AI's ability to handle complex natural language queries and real-time logistics makes the vast majority of the occupation's routine tasks highly susceptible to automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNBEST VALUE | $58,040 | Below avg (92.2) | $62,927 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $61,530 | Average (98.3) | $62,603 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $62,600 | Average (101.0) | $61,992 |
| Bozeman, MT | $60,200 | Average (99.0) | $60,804 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,670 | Above avg (105.4) | $60,432 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $58,800 | Average (98.3) | $59,831 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $66,190 | Above avg (112.7) | $58,715 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $60,640 | Above avg (103.3) | $58,707 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $57,130 | Average (97.3) | $58,687 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $58,600 | Average (102.5) | $57,176 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $61,140 | Above avg (107.0) | $57,134 |
| Boulder, CO | $56,960 | Average (100.6) | $56,612 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $55,660 | Average (98.4) | $56,591 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $50,150 | Below avg (89.1) | $56,263 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,050 | Below avg (91.6) | $54,639 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$23/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,038/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)