SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Alabama
Alabama · 4 metro areas compared
At $54,890, median pay for Cargo and Freight Agents in Alabama tracks the national median of $52,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,890, median pay for Cargo and Freight Agents in Alabama tracks the national median of $52,260 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,740 and $61,320. The lowest tenth earn under $40,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $83,510.
Employment stands at 1,020, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 16th by median wage. Dothan leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 330th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $45,740 | −12.5% |
| Median (50th) | $54,890 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $61,320 | +17.3% |
| 90th | $83,510 | +59.8% |
| Mean | $57,100 | +9.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dothan | $58,610 | 50 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $55,700 | 520 | |
| 3 | Mobile | $54,110 | 130 | |
| 4 | Daphne | $43,400 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $54,890 goes as far as $61,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,890 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,040 to $83,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,020 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dothan, at $58,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $54,890, or $26.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,260, so pay in Alabama is 5.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $83,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dothan, at $58,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,020 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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