Cargo and Freight Agents (43-5011)
Occupation description: 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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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 724 | 726 | 0.3 | 26 | 43 | 69 |
| United States | 95,500 | 102,700 | 0.0 | 3,500 | 5,900 | 10,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 22.48 | 12.87 | 16.39 | 21.03 | 26.90 | 33.19 |
| Alaska | 21.19 | 15.18 | 17.08 | 20.34 | 25.56 | 29.15 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 20.82 | 14.42 | 16.61 | 19.06 | 26.27 | 29.06 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 21.23 | 16.41 | 18.26 | 21.42 | 23.82 | 25.40 |
| Balance of State | 22.05 | 15.76 | 17.87 | 21.44 | 25.82 | 30.37 |
