Cargo and Freight Agents
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Cargo and Freight Agents to increase by 6.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 100,300 to 106,400 jobs. Its estimate of 9,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($52,260), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
100,300
Projected employment (2034)
106,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
9,000
Pay & Preparation
$52,260
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Coordination (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Monitoring (3.5/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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