Cargo and Freight Agents in Rhode Island
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How Many Cargo and Freight Agents Work in Rhode Island?
There were approximately 280 workers employed as Cargo and Freight Agents in this state in 2018.
There were 90 Cargo and Freight Agents employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 190 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 960 Cargo and Freight Agents working in it, which means Rhode Island has fewer Cargo and Freight Agents than average.

What do Cargo and Freight Agents Make in Rhode Island?
Workers in this field were paid a median of $23.35 an hour in 2017.
Top Rhode Island Metros for Cargo and Freight Agents
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Cargo and Freight Agents.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 420 | $49,000 |
Top States for Cargo and Freight Agents Employment
The table below shows the states where most Cargo and Freight Agents work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 12,990 | $43,950 |
Texas | 9,270 | $41,680 |
New York | 7,160 | $41,600 |
Florida | 6,490 | $38,830 |
Georgia | 4,760 | $44,020 |
Illinois | 4,280 | $44,180 |
New Jersey | 3,270 | $54,110 |
Ohio | 3,220 | $40,420 |
Virginia | 3,110 | $46,960 |
North Carolina | 2,980 | $43,920 |
Kentucky | 2,970 | $39,500 |
Pennsylvania | 2,550 | $44,900 |
Missouri | 2,280 | $44,380 |
Indiana | 2,050 | $42,720 |
Washington | 1,960 | $49,550 |
Michigan | 1,920 | $41,490 |
South Carolina | 1,540 | $39,860 |
Minnesota | 1,490 | $47,510 |
Oregon | 1,420 | $47,820 |
Massachusetts | 1,400 | $44,540 |
Below are the states where Cargo and Freight Agents get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New Jersey | $54,110 |
South Dakota | $53,480 |
New Hampshire | $51,610 |
Alabama | $50,550 |
New Mexico | $49,850 |
Washington | $49,550 |
Arkansas | $47,990 |
Oregon | $47,820 |
Minnesota | $47,510 |
Idaho | $47,310 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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