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Cargo and Freight Agents in South Dakota
Cargo and freight agents coordinate the movement of shipments through airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. They take customer orders, arrange pickups, prepare shipping documents, and calculate charges In South Dakota the median pay is $64,340 a year, 23% above the national median of $52,260.
$64,340median pay in South Dakota, per year
$60,390–$68,830middle half earn
200employed in South Dakota
$52,260U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against cargo and freight agents and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in South Dakota
1open role like this on employer career sites, 1 in South Dakota or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
Remotewhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingNegotiationTime ManagementWritingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
TransportationGeographyPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cargo and Freight Agents.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in other states
District of Columbia · $76,250New Hampshire · $67,660Nebraska · $62,500Washington · $60,760Rhode Island · $60,310New Jersey · $60,210New York · $60,040Illinois · $59,750Montana · $59,240Massachusetts · $58,680
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cargo and freight agents and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against cargo and freight agents and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-5011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.