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.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $39,020 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $18.76. The average wage in New Mexico is above the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $20.75 and most workers in this occupation earn between $14.75 and $23.76 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $39,020 | ||
| National Hourly | $18.76 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $30,679 | $43,167 | $49,411 |
| Statewide Hourly | $14.75 | $20.75 | $23.76 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $31,292 | $43,660 | $49,843 |
| Hourly | $15.04 | $20.99 | $23.96 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $31,292 | $43,660 | $49,843 |
| Hourly | $15.04 | $20.99 | $23.96 |
| Eastern Annual | $26,016 | $35,033 | $39,541 |
| Hourly | $12.51 | $16.84 | $19.01 |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 220 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 11 percent and an estmated 250 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 3 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 220 | 250 | 1.06% | 3 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 180 | 200 | 1.15% | 2 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 20 | 20 | 0.51% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 180 | 200 | 1.15% | 2 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Cargo and Freight Agents usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 37% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 35% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 23% |
| Some College Courses | 3% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + ATI Career Training Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.aticareertraining.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168&Itemid=113 | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Horizons Computer Learning Center | ||
| Website:http://www.nhabq.com/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | ||
| Website:http://nmsua.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + University of New Mexico - Valencia | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | * |
| Couriers and Messengers | * |
| Rail Transportation | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 0.8% |
| Support Activities for Transportation | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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- Dispatcher
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