Travel Agents
SOC Code: 41-3041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Travel Agents. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $31,720 | $53,269 | $74,818 | $96,366 |
| New Haven, CT | $42,349 | $57,034 | $71,739 | $86,424 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $44,346 | $56,326 | $68,307 | $80,288 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $34,778 | $49,670 | $64,563 | $79,456 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $35,110 | $49,525 | $63,918 | $78,333 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $42,432 | $54,392 | $66,331 | $78,291 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $40,082 | $52,312 | $64,563 | $76,794 |
| Boulder, CO | $45,926 | $56,202 | $66,456 | $76,731 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $40,498 | $52,250 | $63,981 | $75,733 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $36,837 | $48,672 | $60,528 | $72,363 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Persuasion | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.9 |
| Geography | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Telecommunications | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.2 |
| Transportation | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 37.2% |
| High school diploma | 30.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.4% |
| Some college | 11.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
- Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
- Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
- Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer or telephone.
- Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
- Provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations.
- Print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier.
- Record and maintain information on clients, vendors, and travel packages.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP Concur Zoom Amadeus CRS Apollo Reservation System Colibripms Software Colibri DataSwell Galor Travel Booster Global distribution system GDS software
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