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 |
$16.59 | $21.29 | $27.23 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$17.86 | $23.73 | $29.99 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.37 | $25.39 | $30.16 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$11.68 | $19.53 | $22.45 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.83 | $27.43 | $30.09 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.71 | $23.10 | $29.98 |
* "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 1,610 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
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,606 new Cargo and Freight Agents to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 95,500 | 102,700 | 7,200 | 7.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,519 | 1,632 | 113 | 7.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 114 | 145 | 31 | 27.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 30 | 26 | -4 | -13.3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,198 | 1,265 | 67 | 5.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.