NYC Hired: Travel Agents

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency 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.

Current openings

Certified Corporate Travel Executive 13
Certified Travel Counselor 9
Travel Counselor 46

Number of positions

2012: 4,540 2014: 4,660

Annual job postings

New: 60 Replacement: 50
(Total: 110)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$25,390
($12/hour)

Middle:
$37,460
($18/hour)

Up to:
$44,930
($21/hour)

Average:
$38,420
($18/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.