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Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

Median Salary
40,610
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets and contact individuals and groups to inform them of package tours; or provide tourists with travel or transportation information.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

87%

State and local government

5%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

3%

Private not for profit

2%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of information clerks is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 156,200 openings for information clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,570

10%

$40,610

Median

$66,090

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    75%

  • Some college

    12%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Geography
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.