SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
At $28,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cargo and Freight Agents, 46.0% beneath the national figure of $52,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,240, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cargo and Freight Agents, 46.0% beneath the national figure of $52,260. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $28,220 and $30,070. The lowest tenth earn under $23,910, while the highest tenth earn more than $52,000.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 342nd of 350 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,910 | −54.2% |
| 25th | $28,220 | −46.0% |
| Median (50th) | $28,240 | −46.0% |
| 75th | $30,070 | −42.5% |
| 90th | $52,000 | −0.5% |
| Mean | $33,540 | −35.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $28,240 goes as far as $30,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,240 a year, 46.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,910 to $52,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $28,240, or $13.58 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 Western Wyoming, WY is 46.0% 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 Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $52,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,910 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY. 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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