Some jobs in the travel industry are in demand, while others are experiencing contractions. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there will be a 12% drop in the demand for traditional travel agents in the coming years due to the ease with which travelers can now book their own flights and hotels online. However, the leisure and hospitality industries have numerous openings. In general, strong economic forecasts increase the amount of leisure travel and tourism, and corresponding job demand.

If you are interested in a job related to Travel, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Travel Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Travel positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Rental Car Transporter
Salary range: $24,000 - $30,000
As a rental car transporter, your duties involve driving rental cars to various locations for an employer. Your primary responsibilities involve car drop offs, but you may also offer a pickup service for customers. If you work for a large rental agency, you typically transport vehicles from one branch location to another. You can also work to transport vehicles at an airport to various service areas. Occasionally, you may drive rentals from a pickup zone back to their point of origin. In this role, you may work and travel with a crew of drivers to complete your duties. You may also interact with rental agency customers when picking up vehicles that need maintenance or that have been sold to an auction.
Entry Level Sabre Travel Agent
Salary range: $35,000 - $45,500
Entry Level Sabre Travel Agent is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Sabre Travel Agent jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Sabre Travel Agent job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
50 Travel Required
Salary range: $50,000 - $108,500
50 Travel Required is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 50 Travel Required jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $108,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for 50 Travel Required job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Traveling Perfusionist
Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500
Traveling Perfusionist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Traveling Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Traveling Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Perfusionist Travel
Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500
Perfusionist Travel is a common job search query. Most salaries for Perfusionist Travel jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Perfusionist Travel job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
No Experience Travel
Salary range: $35,000 - $45,500
No Experience Travel is a popular job search query. Most salaries for No Experience Travel jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Travel job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Contract Perfusionist Travel
Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500
Contract Perfusionist Travel is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Perfusionist Travel jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Perfusionist Travel job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Weekend Travel Agent
Salary range: $35,000 - $45,500
Weekend Travel Agent is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Weekend Travel Agent jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Travel Agent job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Entry Level Gds Travel Agent
Salary range: $35,000 - $45,500
Entry Level Gds Travel Agent is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Gds Travel Agent jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Gds Travel Agent job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
80 Travel
Salary range: $35,000 - $45,500
80 Travel is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 80 Travel jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 80 Travel job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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