Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary by state
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks is a professional role in the Office and Administrative Support job family, focused on Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerkss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
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.
Top skills:SpeakingService OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pay by experience level
Entry level$33,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$39,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$46,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$61,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$81,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,400
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks salary by industry
Air Transportation
76,100 workers
$54,000
Scheduled Air Transportation
75,800 workers
$54,000
Administrative and Support Services
18,080 workers
$49,000
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
16,970 workers
$49,000
Support Activities for Transportation
12,230 workers
$42,000
Support Activities for Air Transportation
11,940 workers
$41,500
Accommodation
4,400 workers
$46,500
Traveler Accommodation
4,120 workers
$47,000
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
2,140 workers
$42,500
Rail Transportation
900 workers
$63,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks pays 5% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).
Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks make?
The average base salary for a Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks in the United States is $51,500 per year, or about $24.76 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $39,000 and $61,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?
The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
Need a defensible market price for this role? WePayFairly data is compiled from published survey sources and maintained by compensation professionals.
