• Travel Agents
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 40,356
    $28,697 range bar $76,642
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Travel Agents sell transportation, lodging, and admission to entertainment activities to individuals and groups planning trips. They offer advice on destinations, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients.

What do they typically do

  • Arrange travel for business and vacation clients
  • Determine clients' needs and preferences, such as schedules and costs
  • Plan and arrange tour packages, excursions, and day trips
  • Find fare and schedule information
  • Calculate total travel costs
  • Book reservations for travel, hotels, rental cars, and special events, such as tours and excursions
  • Describe trips to clients and advise about local customs and attractions
  • Give details on required documents, such as passports and visas, and on complying with cross-border entry requirements, such as health and safety protocols
  • Make alternative booking arrangements if changes arise before or during the trip

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +2.7%
Job Openings 47

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