Travel is one of the world’s biggest industries, and behind every smooth vacation, cruise, business trip, or dream honeymoon is someone who knows how to plan the details.
This guide brings together the top 10 travel agent schools in each state, with 500 schools in total, so you can easily explore training options across the U.S.
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Global tourism has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar industry, which means trained travel professionals can work in everything from luxury vacations and group tours to corporate travel and destination weddings.
If you’re ready to turn a love of travel into a real career path, any one of these schools is a great place to start.
Travel Agent Salary
The following section highlights average pay for this occupation across the U.S., with a breakdown by state.
Actual earnings can vary depending on factors such as experience and regional demand.
U.S. Average Salary: $52,690
Salary Information by State
| State | Employed | Avg. Annual | Avg. Hourly | Top 10% | Bottom 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 510 | $51,620 | $24.82 | $61,700 | $38,240 |
| Alaska | 280 | $53,960 | $25.94 | $65,760 | $38,960 |
| Arizona | 2,020 | $55,260 | $26.57 | $80,570 | $33,560 |
| Arkansas | 150 | $36,810 | $17.70 | $44,770 | $33,980 |
| California | 5,780 | $54,650 | $26.28 | $74,870 | $38,410 |
| Connecticut | 540 | $66,580 | $32.01 | $102,230 | $36,740 |
| Delaware | 160 | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - |
| D.C. | 140 | $63,870 | $30.71 | $72,230 | $53,980 |
| Florida | 9,730 | $49,710 | $23.90 | $64,470 | $31,570 |
| Georgia | 2,240 | $48,080 | $23.12 | $71,700 | $29,230 |
| Hawaii | 490 | $38,150 | $18.34 | $49,020 | $29,120 |
| Idaho | 230 | $55,160 | $26.52 | $86,690 | $45,570 |
| Illinois | 2,990 | $52,600 | $25.29 | $76,960 | $34,550 |
| Indiana | 770 | $48,480 | $23.31 | $62,380 | $28,680 |
| Iowa | 400 | $48,730 | $23.43 | $74,380 | $30,040 |
| Kansas | 190 | $51,150 | $24.59 | $72,980 | $36,960 |
| Kentucky | 250 | $46,070 | $22.15 | $56,320 | $34,870 |
| Louisiana | 260 | $47,740 | $22.95 | $71,880 | $32,160 |
| Maine | 110 | $45,100 | $21.68 | $63,030 | $34,040 |
| Maryland | 520 | $45,350 | $21.80 | $61,650 | $31,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1,850 | $58,610 | $28.18 | $85,710 | $32,000 |
| Michigan | 1,070 | $48,130 | $23.14 | $62,320 | $34,390 |
| Minnesota | 780 | $55,960 | $26.90 | $97,140 | $31,940 |
| Mississippi | 140 | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - | - NA - |
| Missouri | 1,830 | $46,110 | $22.17 | $60,420 | $27,590 |
| Montana | 210 | $54,140 | $26.03 | $65,310 | $37,880 |
| Nebraska | 400 | $46,440 | $22.33 | $60,280 | $30,570 |
| Nevada | ** | $64,680 | $31.10 | $61,530 | $30,530 |
| New Hampshire | 150 | $53,990 | $25.96 | $73,180 | $30,360 |
| New Jersey | 1,470 | $60,630 | $29.15 | $90,560 | $45,270 |
| New Mexico | 160 | $36,930 | $17.75 | $61,470 | $25,470 |
| New York | 3,100 | $56,050 | $26.95 | $76,640 | $34,240 |
| North Carolina | 1,290 | $55,030 | $26.46 | $78,960 | $33,230 |
| North Dakota | 150 | $46,100 | $22.16 | $62,530 | $32,750 |
| Ohio | 1,030 | $51,980 | $24.99 | $68,420 | $35,340 |
| Oklahoma | 690 | $36,370 | $17.49 | $49,130 | $20,500 |
| Oregon | 630 | $52,920 | $25.44 | $73,550 | $34,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,770 | $49,010 | $23.56 | $74,550 | $25,630 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | $49,780 | $23.94 | $66,500 | $36,560 |
| South Carolina | 530 | $43,920 | $21.12 | $60,630 | $18,740 |
| South Dakota | 180 | $48,300 | $23.22 | $60,450 | $35,840 |
| Tennessee | 600 | $51,370 | $24.70 | $63,580 | $31,480 |
| Texas | 3,840 | $53,310 | $25.63 | $73,590 | $34,770 |
| Utah | 460 | $45,650 | $21.95 | $64,080 | $30,290 |
| Vermont | 80 | $59,500 | $28.61 | $82,150 | $39,900 |
| Virginia | 1,060 | $49,300 | $23.70 | $93,720 | $29,210 |
| Washington | 4,030 | $60,640 | $29.15 | $70,710 | $40,620 |
| West Virginia | 230 | $40,380 | $19.41 | $58,630 | $28,860 |
| Wisconsin | 870 | $45,290 | $21.78 | $54,570 | $32,090 |
| Wyoming | 30 | $52,980 | $25.47 | $74,450 | $22,800 |
| Guam | 40 | $33,870 | $16.28 | $45,170 | $21,280 |
| Puerto Rico | 430 | $28,260 | $13.59 | $35,370 | $20,950 |
* Employment opportunities may differ based on your location.
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