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Travel Agents

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

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

Related Careers

Advertising Sales Agents Advertising Sales Agents Cashiers Cashiers Counter and Rental Clerks Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$63,770
Washington	$62,620
Wyoming	$61,500
Connecticut	$61,180
Nevada	$60,630
New Jersey	$59,640
Alaska	$57,490
Colorado	$56,370
Massachusetts	$54,200
Montana	$53,540
Texas	$51,110
Vermont	$50,960
New York	$50,200
Oregon	$49,690
Arizona	$49,260

Frequently Asked Questions

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Median Annual Salary

$48,450

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.2%

Avg. annual openings

7.1k

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