Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks in the United States was $44,390 ($21.34 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | $15.45 |
| 25th | $37,850 | $18.20 |
| Median | $44,390 | $21.34 |
| 75th | $59,640 | $28.68 |
| 90th | $78,150 | $37.57 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4181
- Total U.S. employment: 118,710
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $32,140, median pay is $44,390, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $78,150.
Across the United States, 118,710 reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,620 | $17.61 | -17.5% | 150 |
| Alaska | $45,870 | $22.05 | +3.3% | 1,000 |
| Arizona | $45,710 | $21.98 | +3.0% | 3,020 |
| Arkansas | $42,040 | $20.21 | -5.3% | 430 |
| California | $49,420 | $23.76 | +11.3% | 10,580 |
| Colorado | $45,960 | $22.10 | +3.5% | 3,650 |
| Connecticut | $39,380 | $18.93 | -11.3% | 510 |
| Delaware | $43,140 | $20.74 | -2.8% | 70 |
| District of Columbia | $46,550 | $22.38 | +4.9% | 100 |
| Florida | $39,490 | $18.99 | -11.0% | 14,740 |
| Georgia | $47,860 | $23.01 | +7.8% | 5,880 |
| Hawaii | $45,020 | $21.65 | +1.4% | 1,590 |
| Idaho | $40,230 | $19.34 | -9.4% | 420 |
| Illinois | $47,850 | $23.01 | +7.8% | 7,080 |
| Indiana | $41,400 | $19.91 | -6.7% | 550 |
| Iowa | $36,880 | $17.73 | -16.9% | 200 |
| Kansas | $34,940 | $16.80 | -21.3% | 180 |
| Kentucky | $45,840 | $22.04 | +3.3% | 1,860 |
| Louisiana | $44,520 | $21.41 | +0.3% | 520 |
| Maine | $40,700 | $19.57 | -8.3% | 410 |
| Maryland | $40,750 | $19.59 | -8.2% | 720 |
| Massachusetts | $44,230 | $21.26 | -0.4% | 1,560 |
| Michigan | $60,220 | $28.95 | +35.7% | 1,980 |
| Minnesota | $60,090 | $28.89 | +35.4% | 2,160 |
| Mississippi | $37,730 | $18.14 | -15.0% | 170 |
| Missouri | $40,560 | $19.50 | -8.6% | 1,770 |
| Montana | $43,110 | $20.73 | -2.9% | 480 |
| Nebraska | $37,850 | $18.20 | -14.7% | 650 |
| Nevada | $41,000 | $19.71 | -7.6% | 2,660 |
| New Hampshire | $40,920 | $19.67 | -7.8% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $38,780 | $18.64 | -12.6% | 2,780 |
| New Mexico | $47,850 | $23.01 | +7.8% | 600 |
| New York | $42,990 | $20.67 | -3.2% | 5,510 |
| North Carolina | $44,630 | $21.46 | +0.5% | 5,760 |
| North Dakota | $34,870 | $16.77 | -21.4% | 150 |
| Ohio | $36,070 | $17.34 | -18.7% | 1,200 |
| Oklahoma | $47,340 | $22.76 | +6.6% | 920 |
| Oregon | $40,570 | $19.51 | -8.6% | 1,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,380 | $21.34 | -0.0% | 4,020 |
| Rhode Island | $45,420 | $21.84 | +2.3% | 210 |
| South Carolina | $43,740 | $21.03 | -1.5% | 1,010 |
| South Dakota | $35,860 | $17.24 | -19.2% | 230 |
| Tennessee | $38,530 | $18.53 | -13.2% | 1,410 |
| Texas | $38,220 | $18.38 | -13.9% | 18,410 |
| Utah | $38,660 | $18.59 | -12.9% | 3,260 |
| Vermont | $38,310 | $18.42 | -13.7% | 140 |
| Virginia | $44,140 | $21.22 | -0.6% | 2,540 |
| Washington | $48,520 | $23.33 | +9.3% | 2,970 |
| West Virginia | $34,030 | $16.36 | -23.3% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $35,950 | $17.28 | -19.0% | 880 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks?
The median annual wage for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks is $44,390 ($21.34 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 118,710 reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.34. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.