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Cargo and Freight Agents

Role Overview

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.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
South Dakota	$68,400
New Jersey	$62,860
Montana	$60,660
Massachusetts	$59,700
Nebraska	$58,160
Wisconsin	$57,490
New York	$57,230
California	$56,100
Georgia	$55,710
Utah	$55,220
Washington	$55,140
Idaho	$53,240
Alabama	$53,100
Indiana	$52,040
Rhode Island	$51,990

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$49,900

Projected Growth (10yr)

+8.5%

Avg. annual openings

8.8k

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