SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · United States
Cargo and Freight Agents
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents across the United States is $52,260 per year, measured over 97,670 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $76,250.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cargo and Freight Agents
Pay for this occupation varies by 79.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $76,250 and Hawaii pays $42,400.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,250 | 60 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $67,660 | 80 | |
| 3 | South Dakota | $64,340 | 200 | |
| 4 | Nebraska | $62,500 | 390 | |
| 5 | Washington | $60,760 | 2,410 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $60,310 | 140 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,210 | 4,280 | |
| 8 | New York | $60,040 | 5,760 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $59,750 | 6,110 | |
| 10 | Montana | $59,240 | 370 |
States with the most Cargo and Freight Agents jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 17,060 | $57,690 | |
| 2 | Florida | 8,110 | $48,520 | |
| 3 | Texas | 7,610 | $48,470 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 6,110 | $59,750 | |
| 5 | New York | 5,760 | $60,040 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 4,280 | $60,210 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 3,630 | $51,380 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 3,390 | $51,800 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 2,840 | $49,530 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 2,810 | $49,590 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $68,080 | 30 |
| 2 | Tulsa | $67,140 | 130 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $65,440 | 30 |
| 4 | Trenton | $65,320 | 40 |
| 5 | Davenport | $64,580 | 60 |
| 6 | New Haven | $63,380 | 80 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | $63,010 | 60 |
| 8 | Missoula | $63,010 | 60 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls | $62,950 | 100 |
| 10 | Hartford | $62,830 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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