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Travel Agent

Travel agents plan and sell transportation, accommodations, and tours for travelers, providing expertise and personalized service.

$46,000
Median Salary
64,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 87% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 51/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
8/10 Very High
Job Postings
-45%
since 2015
Automation Timeline
1-3 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

72% automation risk as online booking dominates

Expedia, Booking.com eliminated need for most bookings

AI travel assistants providing personalized recommendations

BLS projects 26% decline - one of fastest declining occupations

Leaving This Role: 20K+ already displaced, remaining jobs highly specialized
Competition Level: Moderate - small field with niche survivors
Your Head Start: Critical - only luxury/corporate niches viable

Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
59.1K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
33.2K listings
🇩🇪 Germany
165 listings
🇫🇷 France
708 listings
🇪🇸 Spain
63 listings
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
777 listings
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

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