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Freight Forwarders

Median Salary
48,330
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

93%

Self-employed

4%

State and local government

1%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$22,240

10%

$48,330

Median

$64,190

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    43%

  • High school

    25%

  • Associate's degree

    16%

  • Master's degree

    14%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Transportation
  • Administration and Management
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

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.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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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.