⭐ Bright Outlook
Customs Brokers
O*NET 13-1041.08 · SOC 13-1041
Projected Growth
+8%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$127k
per year
Annual Openings
29k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Customs Brokers positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Structured — offices, data centers, or remote
Work Style
Independent — focused deep work with periodic team check-ins
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Conventional (Organizers)6.1
Enterprising (Persuaders)5.0
Realistic (Doers)2.4
Social (Helpers)2.2
Investigative (Thinkers)1.5
Artistic (Creators)1.0
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