Travel Agents pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for travel agents is $26.72 an hour ($55,580 a year). About 3,180 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($50,160). New York ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for travel agents in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.63 | $36,680 |
| 25% of workers | $23.07 | $47,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.72 | $55,580 |
| 75% of workers | $35.33 | $73,480 |
| 90% of workers | $46.05 | $95,780 |
Travel Agents pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $58,860 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $58,430 | 3,610 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $49,830 | 130 |
| Syracuse | $49,310 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $48,090 | 80 |
| Rochester | $45,320 | 70 |
New York 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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $37,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,000 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $92,190 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $43,080 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,270 |
| Concierges | $57,570 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $42,990 |
| Telemarketers | $41,400 |
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