Do freight brokers need a license in Hawaii?

No statewide license is required for freight brokers in Hawaii. See the licensing section above for the credential path.

How to Become a Freight Broker in Hawaii (2026)

Q: How long does freight broker training take in Hawaii?

Most people become a Freight Broker in Hawaii through FMCSA broker authority (MC number), a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust, BOC-3, and UCR. FMCSA does not require a training exam.

Q: How much do freight brokers earn in Hawaii?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), freight brokers in Hawaii earned a median annual wage of approximately $100,340. Employment concentration in Hawaii is roughly 0.57 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

Q: What is the job outlook for freight brokers in Hawaii?

Hawaii currently employs approximately 570 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16.7% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated August 11, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Hawaii logisticians earn a median annual wage of $100,340 ($48.24/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 570 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 21.9% above the national median of $82,320 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $100,340 ($48.24/hr)
25th percentile: $78,670 per year
75th percentile: $124,680 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $143,020 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $63,790 per year
Workers employed in Hawaii: 570
Versus national median: 21.9% above the U.S. median of $82,320
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.57 - this occupation is less concentrated in Hawaii than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed August 11, 2026.

Hawaii employs about 570 freight brokers earning a median $100,340 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Freight Broker here means completing FMCSA broker authority (MC number), a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust, BOC-3, and UCR. FMCSA does not require a training exam.

Hawaii employs approximately 570 freight brokers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $100,340 ¹. Nationally, freight broker employment is projected to grow 16.7% from 2024 to 2034, with about 26,400 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Freight Broker in Hawaii, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: optional freight-broker course; authority is federal registration (find programs)
Typical timeline: FMCSA broker authority (MC number), a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust, BOC-3, and UCR. FMCSA does not require a training exam
Exam: none required by FMCSA
Median wage (Hawaii): $100,340 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Freight Broker in Hawaii

How to become a Freight Broker in Hawaii? Complete FMCSA broker authority (MC number), a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust, BOC-3, and UCR. FMCSA does not require a training exam. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish FMCSA broker authority (MC number), a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust, BOC-3, and UCR. FMCSA does not require a training exam. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Hawaii? Most states do not require a statewide occupational license. Employers typically expect none required by FMCSA. See the licensing section below.

What do freight brokers earn in Hawaii? The median annual wage for freight brokers in Hawaii is $100,340 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $63,790 and experienced professionals can earn $143,020 or more ¹.

How to Become a Freight Broker in Hawaii

Decide whether you need your own authority. Employees and agents can work under someone else’s broker authority. Independent brokerages need their own MC number.
Form the business and apply for FMCSA broker authority. Obtain an EIN, then apply for motor carrier (broker) authority. This is not a registered apprenticeship and not a state occupational license.
File BMC-84 or BMC-85, BOC-3, and UCR. Post a BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust, file BOC-3 process agents, and complete Unified Carrier Registration. Confirm current forms and amounts with FMCSA.
Optional training or TIA CTB. Courses and TIA Certified Transportation Broker are optional. They are not a substitute for FMCSA authority.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Freight Broker License Requirements in Hawaii

Freight brokers register with FMCSA. There is no state freight-broker license and no required training exam. Authority requires an MC number, BMC-84 or BMC-85, BOC-3, and UCR.

Typical path

Apply for FMCSA broker authority.
File BMC-84 or BMC-85, BOC-3, and UCR.
Optional: complete a course or TIA CTB.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Freight Broker Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

Logisticians Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), logisticians wages in Hawaii vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Urban Honolulu	540	$101,750	$103,020	$64,750	$143,020

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for freight brokers in Hawaii? Hawaii currently employs approximately 570 freight brokers ¹. Nationally, freight broker employment is projected to grow 16.7% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Hawaii? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Hawaii.

How much do freight brokers earn in Hawaii compared to the national average? The median annual wage for freight brokers in Hawaii is $100,340, which is $19,460 above the national median of $80,880 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)