Travel Agents pay in California
In California, the median pay for travel agents is $24.53 an hour ($51,030 a year). About 4,760 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($50,160). California ranks 18th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for travel agents in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.61 | $38,720 |
| 25% of workers | $21.96 | $45,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.53 | $51,030 |
| 75% of workers | $28.25 | $58,760 |
| 90% of workers | $36.04 | $74,970 |
Travel Agents pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $58,760 | 290 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $58,000 | 630 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $55,260 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $51,760 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $50,440 | 2,160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $49,650 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $49,240 | 350 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $47,890 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,970 | 180 |
| Fresno | $45,440 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for travel agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $38,440 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $49,560 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $80,850 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $45,010 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $49,420 |
| Concierges | $43,560 |
| Telemarketers | $46,000 |
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