Travel agent demographics and statistics in the US
Travel agent demographics research summary. Zippia estimates travel agent demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our travel agent estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about travel agents after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 29,992 travel agents currently employed in the United States.
- 78.1% of all travel agents are women, while 21.9% are men.
- The average travel agent age is 50 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of travel agents is White (66.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.1%), Asian (8.7%) and Black or African American (7.2%).
- Travel agents are most in-demand in Miami, FL.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for travel agents.
- 17% of all travel agents are LGBT.
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Travel agent demographics by:
Travel agent gender statistics
78.1% of travel agents are women and 21.9% of travel agents are men.
- Female, 78.1%
- Male, 21.9%
Travel agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.1% |
| Male | 21.9% |
Travel agent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,924
Female income
$33,167
Travel agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in travel agent positions over time. Currently, 78.1% of travel agents are female.
Travel agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2011 | 20.41% | 79.59% |
| 2012 | 19.81% | 80.19% |
| 2013 | 20.71% | 79.29% |
| 2014 | 17.61% | 82.39% |
| 2015 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2016 | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 2017 | 22.91% | 77.09% |
| 2018 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2019 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2020 | 16.28% | 83.72% |
| 2021 | 21.87% | 78.13% |
Travel agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared travel agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Travel Agent | 22% | 78% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Travel agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travel agents is White, which makes up 66.4% of all travel agents. Comparatively, 13.1% of travel agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of travel agents are Asian.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Travel agent race
| Travel agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Travel agent race and ethnicity over time
See how travel agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Travel agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.42% | 7.53% | 7.54% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 9.04% | 8.56% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 73.25% | 7.24% | 5.64% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 70.50% | 7.68% | 8.30% | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.18% | 7.26% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 67.98% | 8.24% | 8.16% | 12.82% |
| 2016 | 69.21% | 7.88% | 8.31% | 12.35% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 8.88% | 9.62% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 7.78% | 9.42% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 63.99% | 10.61% | 10.68% | 12.04% |
| 2020 | 69.59% | 7.52% | 7.26% | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 66.43% | 7.17% | 8.74% | 13.11% |
Travel agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white travel agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american travel agents have the lowest average salary at $33,227.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,492 |
| White | $34,514 |
| Black or African American | $33,227 |
| Asian | $34,005 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,401 |
Average travel agent age
See how the average age of travel agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Travel agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 57 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 56.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 47 |
Travel agent age breakdown
The average age of travel agents is 40+ years years old, representing 84% of the travel agent population.
Travel agent age breakdown
| Travel Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 84% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Travel agent educational attainment
The most common degree for travel agents is bachelor's degree, with 39% of travel agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Travel agents by degree level
| Travel agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Travel agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, travel agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,573 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, travel agents earn a median annual income of $32,861 compared to $32,101 for travel agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,861 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,573 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,101 |
Travel agent employment statistics
Most travel agents work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where travel agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where travel agents work.
Travel agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Travel agent jobs by company type
Employees with the travel agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most travel agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Travel agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 1% |
Travel agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for travel agents are hospitality, professional and retail.
Travel agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 40% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Travel agent turnover and employment statistics
Travel agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travel agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Travel agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Travel agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 19.74% |
Average travel agent tenure
The average travel agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,594 travel agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Travel agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Travel agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travel agents that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Account Executive | 5.13% | 122,101 |
| Flow Trader | 5.67% | 560 |
| Outside Property Agent | 6.79% | 65,040 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
| Travel Agent | 17.39% | - |
Similar travel agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Account Executive | 5.13% | 122,101 |
| Flow Trader | 5.67% | 560 |
| Outside Property Agent | 6.79% | 65,040 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
Foreign languages spoken by travel agents
The most common foreign language among travel agents is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.5%
- Portuguese, 6.0%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Other, 23.5%
Travel agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.0% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.5% |
