Shipping Agent
Shipping Agent Job Description
Cargo and Freight Agents 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.
Shipping Agent Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Shipping Agent is $34011 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $63616. The lowest salary reported was $22587. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Shipping Agent is $16.91 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $31.63. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $11.23. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Shipping Agent are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $400 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Shipping Agent. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
These are the highest paying cities for a Shipping Agent. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
1-4 years –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Shipping Agent from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $34011 while in 2007 it was just $31541.21
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 60% of Shipping Agents were males while 40% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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