SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in North Port, FL is $46,970 per year, 10.1% below 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 North Port, FL is $46,970 per year, 10.1% below the national median of $52,260. Half of workers earn between $43,710 and $61,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,480 and the ninetieth at $76,820.
Within the state, Port St. Lucie records the highest median at $56,960. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 298th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,480 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $43,710 | −16.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,970 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $61,150 | +17.0% |
| 90th | $76,820 | +47.0% |
| Mean | $53,190 | +1.8% |
Other 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 | Pensacola | $46,650 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,970 buys what $45,426 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,426US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,970 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,480 to $76,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,970, or $22.58 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 North Port, FL is 10.1% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $76,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,480 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.
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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