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Travel Agents

Median Salary
47,410
Job Outlook
+1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and sell tour packages. May assist in resolving clients' travel problems.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

64%

Self-employed

31%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

2%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of travel agents is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 8,200 openings for travel agents 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?

$28,110

10%

$47,410

Median

$64,620

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    37%

  • High school

    30%

  • Bachelor's degree

    14%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    11%

  • Some college

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

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

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.

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.