Also called: Ferry Ticket Agent, Ferry Terminal Attendant
Sells tickets, directs cars onto ferries, and helps passengers at ferry terminals.
On Washington State or Staten Island ferries, terminal agents sell fares, wave cars into lanes, and help passengers with questions.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 43-4181: Average (3% to 4%).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Online ticketing, app passes and license-plate readers take over counter and booth work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to ferry operators for ticket or terminal agent jobs (many are seasonal)
Classes: Business CTE class, Computer applications, A second language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4181.
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