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Reservation / Ticket Agent

Hospitality, Food, and Tourism
Hospitality and Travel
Reservation / Ticket Agent

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.

At a Glance

Reservation / Ticket Agent earns an average of $25,834/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.4–1.8 years. Top skills: Reservations, Selling Techniques, Customer Service.

Avg Annual Salary

$25,834/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.4–1.8 years

Job Postings

14

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

Median Wage

$41,460/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.8%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Reservations

5.0

Selling Techniques

4.9

Restaurant Operation

4.8

Mechanical Aptitude

4.5

Technical Communication

4.4

Wholesaling

4.3

Merchandising

4.1

Avionics

3.9

Federal Aviation Administration

3.8

Pronunciation

3.7

Escalation Procedures

3.6

Customer Complaint Resolution

3.6

Discounts And Allowances

3.5

Aircraft Maintenance

3.4

Common Skills (12)

Customer Service

4.9

Professionalism

4.7

Grammar

4.6

Confidentiality

4.6

Advocacy

4.5

Spanish Language

4.2

Computer Literacy

4.0

Sales

4.0

Multilingualism

3.8

Quality Assurance

3.5

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

4.3

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