SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY comes to $59,650 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,260 by 14.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY comes to $59,650 a year, ahead of the national median of $52,260 by 14.1%. Pay ranges from under $44,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,390 to $65,350.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Syracuse records the highest median at $62,100. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 259th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,050 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $49,390 | −5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,650 | +14.1% |
| 75th | $65,350 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $75,020 | +43.6% |
| Mean | $62,860 | +20.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $59,650 buys what $55,283 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,283US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,650 a year, 14.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,050 to $75,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $62,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $59,650, or $28.68 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 14.1% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $75,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,050 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 Syracuse, at $62,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. 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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