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

"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 Virginia?"

"In Virginia, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry - Registered Apprenticeship, 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 Virginia

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), travel agents in Virginia earned a median annual wage of approximately $45,260. Employment concentration in Virginia is roughly 0.72 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 Virginia?"

"Virginia currently employs approximately 1,050 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

Virginia travel agents earn a median annual wage of $45,260 ($21.76/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,050 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -9.8% below the national median of $50,160 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $45,260 ($21.76/hr)
25th percentile: $35,430 per year
75th percentile: $59,400 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $75,910 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $30,140 per year
Workers employed in Virginia: 1,050
Versus national median: -9.8% below the U.S. median of $50,160
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.72 - this occupation is less concentrated in Virginia than the national average

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

Virginia employs approximately 1,050 travel agents according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $45,260 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 Virginia, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Travel Agent in Virginia

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

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 Virginia? The median annual wage for travel agents in Virginia is $45,260 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $30,140 and experienced professionals can earn $75,910 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 (Virginia): $45,260 per year ¹

Travel Agent Wages by Metro Area in Virginia

Travel Agents Wages by Metro Area in Virginia

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria	660	$50,650	$56,720	$35,440	$79,360
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk	190	$38,430	$43,030	$30,570	$61,380
Richmond	100	$45,230	$49,180	$30,150	$73,270
Charlottesville	90	$49,480	$50,630	$30,140	$70,920

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 Virginia

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk	190	$38,430
Richmond	100	$45,230
Charlottesville	90	$49,480

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for travel agents in Virginia? Virginia currently employs approximately 1,050 travel agents ¹. Nationally, travel agent employment is projected to grow 2.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

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

How much do travel agents earn in Virginia compared to the national average? The median annual wage for travel agents in Virginia is $45,260, which is $3,190 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)