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Travel Agents
AUTOMATION RISK
81%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$43,810
or $21.06 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness (69)
Assisting and Caring for Others (35)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (0)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '65%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's quite likely this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 81% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Travel Agents' job openings is expected to rise 19.7% by 2031
'Travel Agents' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Travel Agents' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Travel Agents' was $43,810, or $21.06 hourly
'Travel Agents' are paid 4.3% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as travel agents?
As of 2021 there were 37,190 people employed as Travel Agents within the United States.
This represents around 0.03% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 3 thousand people are employed as Travel Agents.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 41-3041.00
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