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Industry Profile
    
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Area: United States Change Area
Industry Sector: 48-49 - Transportation and Warehousing Change Sector
Industry Subsector: 488 - Support Activities for Transportation Change Subsector
Industry Group: 4885 - Freight Transportation Arrangement Change Group
Industry: 488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement Change Industry
488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement
Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. These establishments are usually known as freight forwarders, marine shipping agents, or customs brokers and offer a combination of services spanning transportation modes.
Industry Employment Trends

Trends Year United States
Number of Establishments 2005 16,470
2006 16,891
2007 17,455
Employment 2005 177,152
2006 181,397
2007 185,171
Numeric Change from Previous Year 2006 4,245
2007 3,774
Percent Change from Previous Year 2006 2.4%
2007 2.1%

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Total Employment by Industry Sector

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Industry Employment Wages

Wages Year United States
Total Payroll Wages 2005 $8,591,660,751
2006 $9,222,996,499
2007 $9,703,224,429
Average Annual Wage 2005 $48,499
2006 $50,844
2007 $52,401
Average Weekly Wage 2005 $933
2006 $978
2007 $1,008

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
National Employment Projections

The industry trends data is for the industry group Freight transportation arrangement.
Location Estimated 2006 Projected 2016 Percent Change
United States 180,400 223,300 24%

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions
Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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