Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay in California
In California, the median pay for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks is $23.76 an hour ($49,420 a year). About 10,580 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($44,390). California ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.01 | $41,630 |
| 25% of workers | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.76 | $49,420 |
| 75% of workers | $27.22 | $56,620 |
| 90% of workers | $36.76 | $76,450 |
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $51,760 | 40 |
| Napa | $51,460 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $51,130 | 5,340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $50,170 | 2,580 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $49,990 | 390 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $46,070 | 620 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45,240 | 500 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $45,240 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,790 | 380 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $43,710 | 60 |
| Fresno | $41,830 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $39,360 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $67,130 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $57,690 |
| Flight Attendants | $82,170 |
| Travel Agents | $51,030 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 |
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