What are the main factors that influence an Import/Export Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Import/Export Agent's salary?

An Import/Export Agent's salary grows with experience: an Import/Export Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $45,380, an Import/Export Agent (1-3 years)earns $51,427, an Import/Export Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $56,686, an Import/Export Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $64,221, an Import/Export Supervisor (7+ years)earns $76,774,

What are the highest paying states for an Import/Export Agent?

Import/Export Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Import/Export Agent roles are District of Columbia $55,259, California $55,050, Massachusetts $54,316. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Import/Export Agent roles make?

Salaries for Import/Export Agent level roles vary by specialization: ROW Agent: $100,890; Sales Agent: $61,560; Escrow Agent: $58,201; Insurance Agent: $58,172; Agent: $53,664.

Import/Export Agent Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Import/Export Agent make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Import/Export Agent in Rhode Island is $51,746 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Import/Export Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,024
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,982 to $56,079
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,644

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Import/Export Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,079	$4,673	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,746	$4,312	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$46,982	$3,915	$903	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Import/Export Agent Salaries

An Import/Export Agent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Import/Export Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Import/Export Agent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,380
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,427
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,686
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,221
Expert (over 8 years): $76,774

Levels	Salary
Import/Ex... Level Import/Export Agent	$45,380
Import/Ex... Level Import/Export Agent	$51,427
Import/Ex... Level Import/Export Agent	$56,686
Import/Ex... Level Import/Export Agent	$64,221
Import/Ex... Level Import/Export Agent	$76,774

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How Do Import/Export Agent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Import/Export Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,259.
California: $55,050.
Massachusetts: $54,316.

District of Columbia $55,259 California $55,050 Massachusetts $54,316 Washington $54,117 New Jersey $54,097 Alaska $54,027 Connecticut $53,338 New York $53,058

Hawaii $52,165 Rhode Island $51,746 Maryland $51,461 Minnesota $51,072 Colorado $50,922 Illinois $50,872 Oregon $50,683 Delaware $50,543

New Hampshire $50,455 Virginia $50,259 Pennsylvania $49,685 Nevada $49,395 North Dakota $49,300 Michigan $49,151 Wisconsin $49,096 Vermont $48,986

Texas $48,681 Maine $48,661 Arizona $48,632 Ohio $48,597 Georgia $48,137 Indiana $47,908 Wyoming $47,863 Utah $47,793

Iowa $47,763 Kansas $47,524 Louisiana $47,454 North Carolina $47,429 Missouri $47,419 Florida $47,224 Montana $47,119 Nebraska $47,019

Kentucky $46,965 South Carolina $46,765 Tennessee $46,640 Idaho $46,590 New Mexico $46,226 Oklahoma $46,146 Alabama $45,852 South Dakota $45,357

Arkansas $45,088 West Virginia $44,943 Mississippi $44,509

Top Paying Cities for Import/Export Agents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $52,594
Albion: $51,721
Ashaway: $52,794

Adamsville, RI $52,594 Albion, RI $51,721 Ashaway, RI $52,794 Barrington, RI $51,721 Block Island, RI $52,519 Bradford, RI $52,759 Bristol, RI $51,671 Carolina, RI $52,330

Charlestown, RI $52,385 Chepachet, RI $51,621 Clayville, RI $51,671 Coventry, RI $51,621 West Greenwich, RI $51,586 East Greenwich, RI $51,656 Exeter, RI $52,759 Fiskeville, RI $51,721

Forestdale, RI $51,671 Foster, RI $51,586 Glendale, RI $51,586 Greene, RI $52,165 Greenville, RI $51,721 Harmony, RI $51,706 Harrisville, RI $51,621 Hope, RI $51,721

Hope Valley, RI $52,794 Hopkinton, RI $52,809 Jamestown, RI $52,280 Kenyon, RI $52,744 Little Compton, RI $52,574 Manville, RI $51,721 Mapleville, RI $51,586 Newport, RI $52,290

Middletown, RI $52,509 North Kingstown, RI $51,571 North Scituate, RI $51,706 Oakland, RI $51,636 Pascoag, RI $51,606 Pawtucket, RI $51,721 Central Falls, RI $51,721 Cumberland, RI $51,721

Lincoln, RI $51,721 Portsmouth, RI $52,080 Prudence Island, RI $51,621 Rockville, RI $52,809 Saunderstown, RI $52,310 Shannock, RI $52,729 Slatersville, RI $51,671 Slocum, RI $52,310

Tiverton, RI $52,609 Wakefield, RI $52,255 Kingston, RI $52,265 Narragansett, RI $52,275 Peace Dale, RI $52,255 Warren, RI $51,706 Warwick, RI $51,721 Westerly, RI $52,824

West Kingston, RI $52,295 West Warwick, RI $51,721 Wood River Junction, RI $52,759 Woonsocket, RI $51,671 North Smithfield, RI $51,706 Wyoming, RI $52,744 Providence, RI $51,721 Cranston, RI $51,721

North Providence, RI $51,721 East Providence, RI $51,721 Riverside, RI $51,721 Rumford, RI $51,721 Smithfield, RI $51,721 Johnston, RI $51,721

Import/Export Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Import/Export Agent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$46,982

Average $51,746/year

$56,079

$3,915

Average $4,312/month

$4,673

$903

Average $995/week

$1,078

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,079	$4,673	$1,078	$27
Average	$51,746	$4,312	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$46,982	$3,915	$903	$23

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