SOC 43-4181 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks — Buffalo
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 4 metro areas compared
At $45,940, median pay for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in Buffalo, NY tracks the national median of $44,390 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,940, median pay for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in Buffalo, NY tracks the national median of $44,390 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,810 to $58,330.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Syracuse records the highest median at $42,970. Of the 586 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 456th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,020 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $37,810 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $45,940 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $58,330 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $81,180 | +82.9% |
| Mean | $52,260 | +17.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $42,970 | 80 | |
| 2 | New York | $41,600 | 7,210 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $41,000 | 50 | |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $39,910 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Buffalo run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $45,940 buys what $42,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,940 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,020 to $81,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $42,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in Buffalo, NY?
The median annual wage is $45,940, or $22.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,390, so pay in Buffalo, NY is 3.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Buffalo, NY earns more than $81,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Syracuse, at $42,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Buffalo, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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