Cargo and Freight Agents
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Cargo and Freight Agents *
U S |
$18.53 | $23.47 | $29.72 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.87 | $23.88 | $30.29 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.15 | $22.09 | $30.06 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.63 | $21.45 | $27.23 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.93 | $18.96 | $29.61 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.82 | $23.82 | $30.35 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,000 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Cargo and Freight Agents most often work?
- Support Activities for Transportation
- Truck Transportation
- Air Transportation
- Rail Transportation
- Couriers and Messengers
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,438 new Cargo and Freight Agents to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 95,600 | 105,100 | 9,500 | 9.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,344 | 1,431 | 87 | 6.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 85 | 90 | 5 | 5.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 15 | 16 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,105 | 1,173 | 68 | 6.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.