Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks is $21.73 an hour ($45,210 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.

$21.73Median hourly pay
$39,310–$48,140Middle half of workers, yearly
2,100People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,390). It is 3% lower than the District of Columbia median ($46,550).

Pay range for reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.30$38,070
25% of workers$18.90$39,310
Half of workers (median)$21.73$45,210
75% of workers$23.15$48,140
90% of workers$37.20$77,380

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$45,2102,100

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Counter and Rental Clerks$48,010
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,690
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,220
Flight Attendants$63,580
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57,160
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38,700
Customer Service Representatives$46,220
Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,240

Other job titles for this job

Baggage AgentCorporate AgentAircraft AgentAirline AgentAirline Reservation AgentAirline ReservationistAirline Station AgentAirline Ticket AgentAirport AgentAirport Sales AgentAuto Club CounselorBaggage Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.