SOC 41-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Travel Agents — Kansas
Kansas · 1 metro areas compared
At $53,600, median pay for Travel Agents in Kansas tracks the national median of $50,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $53,600, median pay for Travel Agents in Kansas tracks the national median of $50,160 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,080 and $60,040. The lowest tenth earn under $38,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,810.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Kansas ranks 16th by median wage. Wichita leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,080. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 355th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,100 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $46,080 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $53,600 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $60,040 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $78,810 | +57.1% |
| Mean | $55,380 | +10.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | $46,080 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $53,600 goes as far as $59,489 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,489US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,600 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,100 to $78,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $46,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Travel Agents in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $53,600, or $25.77 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 Kansas is 6.9% 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 Kansas earns more than $78,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,100 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 Wichita, at $46,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. 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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