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  1. Occupations
  2. Customs Brokers

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

SOC: 13-1041.08

Common Job Titles

  • Corporate Licensed Broker
  • Customs Broker

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Customs Brokers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

397,770

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more$130,030
Workers on average earn$84,980

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Transportation4.2/5
  • English Language4.1/5
  • Administrative4.0/5
  • Law and Government4.0/5
  • Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Technology Skills

  • Automated commercial environment software ACE
  • Automated system for customs data ASYCUDA
  • Customs records databases
  • Electronic data interchange EDI software
  • Materials requirement planning MRP software
  • Operating system software
  • Optical character reader OCR software
  • Parts classification databases
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Multiline telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Tablet computers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Freight Forwarders 43-5011.01
  • Cargo and Freight Agents 43-5011.00
  • Customs and Border Protection Officers 33-3051.04
  • Brokerage Clerks 43-4011.00
  • Procurement Clerks 43-3061.00

Moderately Similar

  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071.00
  • Compliance Officers 13-1041.00
  • Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists 13-1041.07
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01

Related

  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 13-1023.00
  • Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products 13-1021.00
  • Logistics Analysts 13-1081.02
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 43-5071.00
  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 13-1022.00
  • Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00
  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
  • Logisticians 13-1081.00
  • Transportation Inspectors 53-6051.00
  • Postal Service Clerks 43-5051.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Human Resource ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHealthcare Quality and Safety Graduate CertificateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Healthcare Quality and SafetyIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource Management, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateHuman Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)Issuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeHuman Resource MgmtIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental SciencesIssuer: Auburn University