Cargo and Freight Agents
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Automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.
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Growth
The number of 'Cargo and Freight Agents' job openings is expected to rise 8.8% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Cargo and Freight Agents' was $48,330, or $23 per hour
'Cargo and Freight Agents' were paid 0.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 105,220 people employed as 'Cargo and Freight Agents' within the United States.
This represents around 0.07% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Cargo and Freight Agents'.
Job description
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
SOC Code: 43-5011.00
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