SOC 43-4181
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ53/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ127,440
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$41K
$35K โ $75K
Projected Growth
๐+2.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค59/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks face a risk score of 53/100 โ 9 points above the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $41K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 53/100, Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like smart form extraction replacing manual data processing are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 127,440 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations and exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
AI-powered email triage and response drafting
AI scheduling and calendar management assistants
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Examine passenger documentation to determine destinations and to assign boarding passes.
Trace lost, delayed, or misdirected baggage for customers.
Check baggage and cargo and direct passengers to designated locations for loading.
Provide boarding or disembarking assistance to passengers needing special assistance.
Confer with customers to determine their service requirements and travel preferences.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Office suite software
Financial analysis software
Electronic mail software
Point of sale POS software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 75% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 69% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 64% |