SOC 41-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Travel Agents — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
At $48,880, median pay for Travel Agents in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $50,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,880, median pay for Travel Agents in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $50,160 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,640 to $62,280.
The area has 1,600 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 445th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,080 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $35,640 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,880 | −2.6% |
| 75th | $62,280 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $77,970 | +55.4% |
| Mean | $51,630 | +2.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,880 goes as far as $50,758 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,758US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,880 a year, 2.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,080 to $77,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,600 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Travel Agents in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $48,880, or $23.50 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 $50,160, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 2.6% lower. 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 Atlanta, GA earns more than $77,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,080 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,600 jobs in this occupation in Atlanta, GA. 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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