Cargo and Freight Agents




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 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Cargo and Freight Agents' was $46,860, or $22.53 per hour
'Cargo and Freight Agents' were paid 1.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
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Volume
As of 2022 there were 93,480 people employed as Cargo and Freight Agents within the United States.
This represents around 0.06% 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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