SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Montana
Montana · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Montana is $59,240 per year, 13.4% above the national median of $52,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Montana is $59,240 per year, 13.4% above the national median of $52,260. Pay ranges from under $39,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,620 to $66,350.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Montana ranks 10th by median wage. Missoula leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 604 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,380 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $46,620 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $59,240 | +13.4% |
| 75th | $66,350 | +27.0% |
| 90th | $80,270 | +53.6% |
| Mean | $59,180 | +13.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula | $63,010 | 60 | |
| 2 | Great Falls | $60,810 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bozeman | $58,290 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $59,240 goes as far as $62,622 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,622US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,240 a year, 13.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,380 to $80,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $63,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Montana?
The median annual wage is $59,240, or $28.48 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 Montana is 13.4% 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 Montana earns more than $80,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,380 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 Missoula, at $63,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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