Travel Agents pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for travel agents is $27.01 an hour ($56,180 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.

$27.01Median hourly pay
$45,560–$63,810Middle half of workers, yearly
1,250People in this job in North Carolina

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($50,160). North Carolina ranks 12th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for travel agents in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.91$35,170
25% of workers$21.90$45,560
Half of workers (median)$27.01$56,180
75% of workers$30.68$63,810
90% of workers$42.09$87,540

Travel Agents pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Winston-Salem$60,11030
Raleigh-Cary$59,860220
Durham-Chapel Hill$57,39050
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$56,510330
Greensboro-High Point$48,010150

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,620
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74,040
Insurance Sales Agents$58,710

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.