Summary
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Quick Facts: Cargo and Freight Agents | |
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$37,150 per year
$17.86 per hour |
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High school diploma or equivalent | |
None | |
Short-term on-the-job training | |
82,200 | |
29% (Much faster than average) | |
24,100 |
What Cargo and Freight Agents Do
Cargo and freight agents coordinate and facilitate incoming and outgoing shipments for transportation companies and other businesses.
Work Environment
Cargo and freight agents typically work in warehouses, stockrooms, or shipping and receiving stations. Most work full time.
How to Become a Cargo or Freight Agent
Those with a high school diploma usually qualify for cargo and freight agent positions. Workers typically train informally on the job.
Pay
The median annual wage of cargo and freight agents was $37,150 in May 2010.
Job Outlook
Employment of cargo and freight agents is projected to grow 29 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects should be best for candidates with strong customer service and computer skills.
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