The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Airlines
- Travel services
- Hotels
- Travel agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to grow at about the average. Growth will be limited since people can now make reservations online and mobile devices can display tickets. Self-service ticket kiosks at airports mean that travelers can access tickets automatically.
Job openings will occur as agents retire or transfer to other careers.
Reservation and Ticket Agents (CIS 100435)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,206 Large |
& |
11.0% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
782 High |
| Champaign Area |
26 Very small |
& |
11.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
22 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,225 Large |
& |
10.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
650 High |
| Decatur Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
66 Very small |
& |
13.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
252 Small |
& |
25.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
37 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
43 Very small |
& |
18.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
85 Small |
& |
16.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| McHenry County |
28 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
27 Very small |
& |
3.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
32 Very small |
& |
-3.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
78 Small |
& |
24.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
16 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
28 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
38 Very small |
& |
13.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
31 Very small |
& |
-3.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
61 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
92 Small |
& |
28.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| United States |
123,800 Medium |
& |
3.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
13,600 Few |