Salary Breakdown
Travel Agents
Average
$43,850
ANNUAL
$21.08
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,520
ANNUAL
$14.19
HOURLY
Mid Level
$45,850
ANNUAL
$22.04
HOURLY
Expert Level
$63,270
ANNUAL
$30.42
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Travel Agents
670
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Travel Agents
Supporting Programs
Travel Agents
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Top Expected Tasks
Travel Agents
01
Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
02
Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
03
Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
04
Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
05
Record and maintain information on clients, vendors, and travel packages.
06
Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer or telephone.
07
Print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier.
08
Provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Travel Agents
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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