SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Arkansas
Arkansas · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Arkansas is $50,500 per year, close to the national median of $52,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Arkansas is $50,500 per year, close to the national median of $52,260 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,450 to $58,740.
Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Arkansas ranks 24th by median wage. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 301st of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,350 | −40.0% |
| 25th | $45,450 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $50,500 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $58,740 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $67,460 | +29.1% |
| Mean | $52,070 | −0.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $50,680 | — | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $48,290 | 360 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $46,470 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $50,500 goes as far as $58,113 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,113US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,500 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,350 to $67,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 24th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $50,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $50,500, or $24.28 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 Arkansas is 3.4% lower. 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 Arkansas earns more than $67,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,350 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 Fayetteville, at $50,680 per year.
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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