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How to become cargo and freight agentseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Logistics Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,260
25th–75th pct. $45,710–$63,390
Top pay (est.)
$103,800
Top 10% $79,810
Pay in 5 years
$60,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$70,800est.
$60,900–$82,200
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
51%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.2%
9,000 openings / yr

How to become cargo and freight agents

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Cargo and Freight Agents

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.6
Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Negotiation
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Transportation
4.6
Geography
4.4
Administration and Management
4.2
Administrative
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Law and Government
3.5
Education and Training
3.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDocumenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionCategory Flexibility

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
31%
Some college
19%
Associate's degree
18%
Post-secondary certificate
18%
High school diploma
12%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
21%
None / short demo
20%
3–6 months
10%
6–12 months
7%

Related work experience

6–12 months
21%
1–2 years
18%
4–6 years
6%
2–4 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as cargo and freight agents

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.