Prevailing Wage for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
The prevailing wage for an Airline Ticket Agent, also filed under titles like Airport Sales Agent or Reservations Agent, is set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. DOL defines four experience levels, each carrying a different wage floor, and the required minimum shifts considerably depending on which U.S. city the worksite is located in.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Airline Ticket Agents with limited experience, typically performing routine reservation and ticketing tasks under close supervision. DOL expects basic familiarity with booking systems and standard procedures, with no significant independent judgment required.
Level 2 applies to qualified agents who handle a full range of reservation and ticketing duties with moderate supervision. This is the most common filing level for Airline Ticket Agent and Airport Sales Agent roles, reflecting standard professional competency in the occupation.
Level 3 reflects experienced agents who work independently, resolve complex passenger or itinerary issues, and may informally guide junior staff. These professionals bring several years of direct booking and customer service experience and require minimal day-to-day supervision.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent senior agents or lead reservation clerks who exercise significant independent judgment, oversee team operations, or specialize in high-value accounts. Employers filing at this level typically document supervisory scope or specialized expertise in the LCA.
Prevailing Wage for Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for hub-city premium wage gaps
Airline and travel employers in major hub metros like Charlotte, Indianapolis, and Boulder report prevailing wages well above the national median, while resort markets like Myrtle Beach sit near the floor. Confirm the LCA lists your actual worksite city before accepting any offer.
Confirm base wages exclude non-cash perks
Travel industry employers often include flight benefits, hotel discounts, or annual bonuses in total compensation packages. DOL prevailing wage compliance covers only cash wages; non-monetary perks do not count toward meeting the required wage floor on your LCA.
Audit your SOC code before the LCA is filed
Reservation Agent and Customer Service Agent titles sometimes get classified under SOC 43-4051 (Customer Service Representatives) instead of 43-4181, setting a different wage floor entirely. Verify your employer has selected the correct SOC code for your ticketing and reservation duties.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 43-4181.00 alongside Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Airline Ticket Agent Prevailing Wage
Airline Ticket Agent Prevailing Wage
Airline Ticket Agent positions fall under SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Airport Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
Airport Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Airport Sales Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Customer Service Agent Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Agent Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Reservation Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservation Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservation Agent positions fall under SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Reservationist Prevailing Wage
Reservationist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Reservationist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Reservations Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservations Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservations Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Reservations and Ticketing Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservations and Ticketing Agent Prevailing Wage
Reservations and Ticketing Agent positions fall under SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Station Agent Prevailing Wage
Station Agent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Station Agent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Ticket Agent Prevailing Wage
Ticket Agent Prevailing Wage
Ticket Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tour Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Tour Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Tour Sales Representative positions fall under SOC 43-4181.00 (Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for an Airline Ticket Agent?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for Airline Ticket Agent and related titles using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages are calculated at the four-digit SOC level (43-4181) and broken into four experience-based levels. Employers must request or confirm a wage determination through the OFLC Wage Search before certifying an LCA for a sponsored position.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL's four levels reflect experience and job complexity. Level 1 covers entry-level agents with basic duties under close supervision. Level 2 is standard professional competency handling full reservation and ticketing workflows. Level 3 reflects independent, experienced agents. Level 4 covers senior or lead roles with supervisory or specialized scope. Your level should match the actual duties and supervision described in your job offer and LCA, not just your job title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much by city?
DOL calculates area wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions. An Airline Ticket Agent worksite in a high-cost hub metro like Boulder commands a higher minimum than the same role in a lower-wage market like Springfield, Missouri. The LCA must list the specific worksite city because OFLC applies the wage for that location, not a national average, regardless of where the company is headquartered.
What happens if a job offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered salary is below the applicable prevailing wage level, the employer cannot certify a compliant LCA, which is required for H-1B and E-3 petitions. USCIS will not approve a visa petition backed by a deficient LCA. For PERM-based green card cases, OFLC will not certify the application. The employer must either raise the salary to meet the floor or reclassify the role at the correct wage level before filing.
How do I find the prevailing wage for an Airline Ticket Agent in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up current wage levels for SOC 43-4181 filtered by your target metro area. Enter the occupation code and select the relevant metropolitan statistical area to see all four level wages for that location. You can also cross-reference the O*NET profile for the occupation. Migrate Mate lists Reservation Agent and Airport Sales Agent roles from employers with documented sponsorship history, helping you target positions before you verify wage compliance directly with DOL data.
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