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Customs Brokers

Median Salary
75,670
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

57%

State and local government

24%

Federal Government

10%

Private not for profit

7%

Self-employed

1%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of compliance officers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 34,400 openings for compliance officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$46,660

10%

$75,670

Median

$100,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    45%

  • Bachelor's degree

    20%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    20%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Less than high school

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Regulatory Science/Affairs
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
  • Energy and Environmental Policy

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government
  • Geography

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.