SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $48,520 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $48,520 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,260. Half of workers earn between $45,910 and $61,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,990 and the ninetieth at $75,610.
The area has 8,110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.30 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 38th by median wage. Port St. Lucie leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 480th of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $45,910 | −12.2% |
| Median (50th) | $48,520 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $61,560 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $75,610 | +44.7% |
| Mean | $54,740 | +4.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Lucie | $56,960 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tallahassee | $54,200 | 40 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $51,110 | 160 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $50,740 | 720 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $49,560 | 100 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $48,870 | 790 | |
| 7 | Miami | $48,150 | 4,620 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $47,420 | 590 | |
| 9 | North Port | $46,970 | — | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $46,650 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,520 buys what $46,925 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,925US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,520 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,990 to $75,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Port St. Lucie, at $56,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Florida?
The median annual wage is $48,520, or $23.33 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 Florida is 7.2% 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 Florida earns more than $75,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,990 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 Port St. Lucie, at $56,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,110 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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