What is the salary of a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk?

The typical salary range is $29,021 - $58,043 per year.

Human Resources & ConsultingStable

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk

Operational-level

Also known as: Aircraft Agent, Aircraft Cabin Agent, Airline Agent, Airline Reservation Agent

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Travel & TourismReservations ManagementHospitalityTransportation ServicesTicketingCustomer ServiceBusiness AdministrationSalesOperations

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+2.5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

11,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

120,100

in 2025 → 123,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Moderate

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Moderate

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Agent d'accueil
Représentant du service client
Agent de centre d'appels

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk

Where it can lead

Directeur d'agence de voyages
Responsable du tourisme
Responsable des opérations de transport

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will automate routine booking and inquiry tasks through chatbots and smart algorithms, making self-service more prevalent. This shift will allow agents to focus on complex problem-solving, personalized travel planning, and handling unique customer service scenarios that require human empathy and decision-making.

Salary

$44,390

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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