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Travel counselor salary
Average travel counselor salary
$44,934
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Average travel counselor salary by state
Highest paying states for travel counselors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $64,549 | $31.03 |
| 2 | Nevada | $55,709 | $26.78 |
| 3 | Virginia | $62,909 | $30.24 |
| 4 | Idaho | $54,253 | $26.08 |
| 5 | Delaware | $50,177 | $24.12 |
| 6 | Indiana | $57,710 | $27.75 |
| 7 | Arizona | $47,325 | $22.75 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $52,765 | $25.37 |
| 9 | Illinois | $49,422 | $23.76 |
| 10 | Iowa | $48,977 | $23.55 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $52,673 | $25.32 |
| 12 | Kansas | $50,698 | $24.37 |
| 13 | Texas | $48,422 | $23.28 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $45,174 | $21.72 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $42,283 | $20.33 |
| 16 | Maine | $45,740 | $21.99 |
| 17 | Colorado | $44,105 | $21.20 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $44,306 | $21.30 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $42,862 | $20.61 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $40,592 | $19.52 |
| 21 | Georgia | $42,504 | $20.43 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $42,005 | $20.19 |
| 23 | Florida | $40,264 | $19.36 |
| 24 | New York | $40,324 | $19.39 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $39,626 | $19.05 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $42,350 | $20.36 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $37,944 | $18.24 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $42,847 | $20.60 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $42,198 | $20.29 |
| 30 | Maryland | $41,466 | $19.94 |
| 31 | Oregon | $39,981 | $19.22 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $39,157 | $18.83 |
| 33 | Ohio | $39,348 | $18.92 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $38,319 | $18.42 |
| 35 | Washington | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $38,728 | $18.62 |
| 37 | Montana | $32,828 | $15.78 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $40,852 | $19.64 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $38,346 | $18.44 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $32,346 | $15.55 |
| 42 | Michigan | $35,727 | $17.18 |
| 43 | Alabama | $36,940 | $17.76 |
| 44 | Vermont | $33,753 | $16.23 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $33,703 | $16.20 |
| 46 | Alaska | $26,849 | $12.91 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $34,463 | $16.57 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $30,906 | $14.86 |
| 49 | Utah | $31,921 | $15.35 |
| 50 | Missouri | $31,073 | $14.94 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $29,884 | $14.37 |
Travel counselor salary details
A travel counselor's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a travel counselor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| Average | $44,934 | $3,745 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying travel counselor jobs
The highest paying types of travel counselors are certified travel counselor, corporate travel expert, and travel manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Travel Agent | $34,207 | $2,851 | $16.45 | 41,505 |
| Corporate Travel Consultant | $50,734 | $4,228 | $24.39 | 19,151 |
| Travel Agent | $33,128 | $2,761 | $15.93 | 34,166 |
| Travel Service Consultant | $55,934 | $4,661 | $26.89 | 12,772 |
| Travel Coordinator | $43,628 | $3,636 | $20.97 | 22,775 |
| Travel Manager | $66,782 | $5,565 | $32.11 | 4,078 |
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Travel counselor salary trends
The average travel counselor salary has risen by $8,934 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average travel counselor earned $36,000 annually, but today, they earn $44,934 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for travel counselors over the last decade.
Compare travel counselor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average travel counselor salary over time
Compare travel counselor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Travel counselor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,900 | $21.60 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $43,100 | $20.74 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $41,100 | $19.74 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $39,200 | $18.87 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $38,700 | $18.60 | +2.2% |
Recently added travel counselor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get It-Hospitality | Travel Counselor-Remote | WFH | Newton, MA | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| State of Oklahoma | Travel Counselor--Blackwell Tourism Information Center | Kaw City, OK | 06/02/2025 | $25,044 |
| State of Oklahoma | Travel Counselor/Curator/Guide-Miami Travel Information Center | Cole, OK | 05/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Department of Tourism and Recreation | Travel Counselor/Curator/Guide-Miami Travel Information Center | Miami, FL | 05/28/2025 | $25,044 |
| Get It-Hospitality | Travel Counselor | Newton, MA | 05/26/2025 | $31,305 |
| City of Fredericksburg | Travel Counselor | Fredericksburg, VA | 05/16/2025 | $30,595 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | Camp-Travel Counselor | Stillman Valley, IL | 04/28/2025 | $33,914 |
| Sony | Travel Counselor | Ione, CA | 04/24/2025 | $50,000 |
| State of Oklahoma | Travel Counselor at Colbert Travel Information Center | Cole, OK | 04/22/2025 | $25,044 |
| Neheadstart | Seasonal Travel Counselor | Omaha, NE | 03/30/2025 | $27,361 |
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