Travel Agents Salary in New York

Travel agents in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $63,600 a year) and the least in Rochester ($49,230), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the travel agents average at $61,270 and the median at $55,580 for 3,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,660.

Travel Agents average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$63,600
New York$61,450
Syracuse$56,230
Buffalo$55,380
Albany$53,600
Rochester$49,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$63,600	$58,860	$45,820	$50,390	109
New York	$61,450	$58,430	$47,990	$48,780	113
Syracuse	$56,230	$49,310	$44,810	$44,873	96
Buffalo	$55,380	$49,830	$36,660	$44,237	96
Albany	$53,600	$48,090	$43,330	$42,905	100
Rochester	$49,230	$45,320	$37,210	$39,634	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Travel Agents salary in other states

Travel Agents salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-3041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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