📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Travel Agent Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$44,916
per year
Median
$41,116
per year
Hourly
$21.59
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$29,004
25th Percentile — Junior$37,554
50th Percentile — Median$41,116
75th Percentile — Senior$56,791
90th Percentile — Top Earners$64,047
💡 Top-earning Travel Agents in Texas make up to $64,047 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$36.0k
2021
$37.7k
2022
$39.4k
2023
$41.1k
2024
$43.0k
2025
$44.9k
2026
📈 Travel Agent salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 4.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Travel Agent Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $43,569 -3.0% High
San Antonio $40,424 -10.0% High
Dallas $44,467 -1.0% High
Austin $48,509 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $43,119 -4.0% High
El Paso $36,831 -18.0% High
Arlington $43,569 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $39,077 -13.0% High
Plano $45,814 +2.0% High
Laredo $35,933 -20.0% High
Lubbock $36,831 -18.0% High
Garland $42,670 -5.0% High
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Travel Agent Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Travel Agents. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $44,916 per year, Texas's Travel Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $29,004–$37,554, while experienced Travel Agents can command $56,791–$64,047.

Looking ahead, the Travel Agent profession in Texas is projected to grow at 4.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Travel Agent salary in Texas is $44,916 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $47,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Travel Agents the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Travel Agent employment.
  • At $44,916/year, Texas Travel Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $47,280/year.