Career Profile Cargo & Freight Agents Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $39,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Cargo and Freight Agents expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo, take orders from customer, and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Cargo & Freight Agents Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 14 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 14 openings per year are projected for Cargo & Freight Agents. +17.5% Employment Change Employment for Cargo & Freight Agents is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.5% between 2023 and 2028. $18.79 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.79/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.54, while experienced workers are paid $22.33. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 87 Cargo & Freight Agents in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 102. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Cargo & Freight Agents are Freight Transportation Arrangement, Couriers and Express Delivery Services, and Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Cargo & Freight Agents include Transportation, Geography, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Cargo & Freight Agents is Bachelor's. 60% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
