Travel Agents Salary
In North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, travel agents earn $44,580 at the median, or about $21.43 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.42), that's roughly $43,527 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,958/month, about 61% of take-home, which is tight.
Where the paycheck goes
What $45K actually covers in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota’s Regional Price Parity (102.42). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota
Pay for travel agents in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $50K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,958/month, which is 62.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.42) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for travel agents.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for travel agents in metros near North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $51K | $44K |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $49K | $48K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $47K | $47K |
| Jacksonville | $51K | $51K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
Entry-level travel agents (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Travel Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $63K | +26% | N/A |
| District of Columbia | $62K | +23% | 160 |
| Montana | $61K | +22% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $61K | +22% | 1,660 |
| Connecticut | $61K | +21% | 650 |
| Vermont | $61K | +21% | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $60K | +19% | 250 |
| Oregon | $57K | +13% | 620 |
| Utah | $57K | +13% | 440 |
| Colorado | $57K | +13% | 1,100 |
| Massachusetts | $56K | +13% | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $56K | +12% | 1,250 |
| Tennessee | $56K | +11% | 540 |
| New York | $56K | +11% | 3,180 |
| Washington | $55K | +10% | 1,710 |
| Kansas | $54K | +7% | 250 |
| Arizona | $52K | +3% | 1,100 |
| California | $51K | +2% | 4,760 |
| Florida | $50K | -0% | 9,430 |
| Nebraska | $50K | -1% | 240 |
| Texas | $50K | -1% | 4,310 |
| Kentucky | $49K | -2% | 220 |
| Maryland | $49K | -2% | 360 |
| Illinois | $49K | -2% | 2,120 |
| Mississippi | $49K | -2% | 160 |
| Georgia | $49K | -3% | 2,300 |
| Indiana | $49K | -3% | 640 |
| Idaho | $48K | -4% | 220 |
| Wyoming | $48K | -4% | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -5% | 1,470 |
| Alaska | $48K | -5% | 190 |
| Alabama | $48K | -5% | 380 |
| Hawaii | $48K | -5% | 580 |
| Minnesota | $47K | -6% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | -6% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | -6% | 810 |
| Michigan | $46K | -8% | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $46K | -8% | 1,140 |
| Missouri | $45K | -9% | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $45K | -9% | 290 |
| Virginia | $45K | -10% | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $45K | -11% | 250 |
| North Dakota | $45K | -11% | 150 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -11% | 120 |
| South Dakota | $45K | -11% | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $37K | -26% | 600 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -27% | 180 |
| Louisiana | $36K | -28% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $35K | -31% | 680 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a travel agent afford a 2BR apartment alone in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $45K, rent takes 62.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,958/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for travel agents in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new travel agents typically earn — is $28K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,064/month. At HUD’s $1,958/month FMR, rent would take 95% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is travel agent a high-paying job in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $45K here vs. $50K nationally.
How does North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota compare to the national average for travel agents?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota pays $45K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.42), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do travel agents make in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL?
The median is $44,580 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,280, and experienced travel agents can clear $66,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,155/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,958/month, which eats 62.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a travel agents salary go in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota has a Regional Price Parity of 102.42 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median travel agents salary is worth about $43,527 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do travel agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.