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

"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 Minnesota?"

"In Minnesota, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Apprenticeship Minnesota, 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 Minnesota

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), travel agents in Minnesota earned a median annual wage of approximately $47,260. Employment concentration in Minnesota is roughly 0.85 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 Minnesota?"

"Minnesota currently employs approximately 890 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

Minnesota employs approximately 890 travel agents according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $47,260 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 Minnesota, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Travel Agent in Minnesota

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

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 Minnesota? The median annual wage for travel agents in Minnesota is $47,260 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $30,860 and experienced professionals can earn $81,100 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 (Minnesota): $47,260 per year ¹

Travel Agent Wages by Metro Area in Minnesota

Travel Agents Wages by Metro Area in Minnesota

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	630	$47,530	$54,580	$34,580	$87,950
Sioux Falls	70	$44,970	$47,650	$38,100	$62,010

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 Minnesota

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	630	$47,530

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for travel agents in Minnesota? Minnesota currently employs approximately 890 travel agents ¹. Nationally, travel agent employment is projected to grow 2.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

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

How much do travel agents earn in Minnesota compared to the national average? The median annual wage for travel agents in Minnesota is $47,260, which is $1,190 below 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)