Travel Agents pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for travel agents is $28.31 an hour ($58,890 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.

$28.31Median hourly pay
$48,300–$66,300Middle half of workers, yearly
1,490People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($50,160). It is 4% higher than the Massachusetts median ($56,450).

Pay range for travel agents in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.03$35,420
25% of workers$23.22$48,300
Half of workers (median)$28.31$58,890
75% of workers$31.87$66,300
90% of workers$39.34$81,820

Travel Agents pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$58,8901,490
Worcester$49,98050
Springfield$46,50040

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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Counter and Rental Clerks$45,510
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44,230
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101,200
Insurance Sales Agents$80,120

Other job titles for this job

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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.