How to become travel agentseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$50,160
25th–75th pct. $41,950–$63,060
Top pay (est.)
$99,700
Top 10% $76,660
Pay in 5 years
$56,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$63,700est.
$54,800–$74,000
Outlook score
41/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.2%
5,900 openings / yr
How to become travel agents
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Travel Agents
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Processing InformationGetting InformationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkSelling or Influencing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as travel agents
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.