"How long does it take to become a travel agent in Maryland?"

"Most paths into the travel agent field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for travel agents in Maryland?"

"In Maryland, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Travel Agent in Maryland

Q: "How much do travel agents earn in Maryland?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), travel agents in Maryland earned a median annual wage of approximately $49,160. Employment concentration in Maryland is roughly 0.36 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for travel agents in Maryland?"

"Maryland currently employs approximately 360 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Maryland travel agents earn a median annual wage of $49,160 ($23.63/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 360 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -2.0% below the national median of $50,160 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $49,160 ($23.63/hr)
25th percentile: $38,550 per year
75th percentile: $57,540 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $61,950 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $32,160 per year
Workers employed in Maryland: 360
Versus national median: -2.0% below the U.S. median of $50,160
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.36 - this occupation is less concentrated in Maryland than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Maryland employs approximately 360 travel agents according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $49,160 ¹. Nationally, travel agent employment is projected to grow 2.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 7,100 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a travel agent in Maryland, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Travel Agent in Maryland

How do I become a travel agent in Maryland? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for travel agents in Maryland.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do travel agents earn in Maryland? The median annual wage for travel agents in Maryland is $49,160 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $32,160 and experienced professionals can earn $61,950 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Maryland): $49,160 per year ¹

Travel Agent Wages by Metro Area in Maryland

Travel Agents Wages by Metro Area in Maryland

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), travel agents wages in Maryland vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	820	$50,430	$57,350	$32,220	$83,320
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria	660	$50,650	$56,720	$35,440	$79,360
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson	110	$49,160	$48,610	$31,200	$59,210

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Travel agents in Maryland

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest travel agent employment within Maryland according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson	110	$49,160

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for travel agents in Maryland? Maryland currently employs approximately 360 travel agents ¹. Nationally, travel agent employment is projected to grow 2.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Maryland? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Maryland.

How much do travel agents earn in Maryland compared to the national average? The median annual wage for travel agents in Maryland is $49,160, which is $710 above the national median of $48,450 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)