SOC 43-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cargo and Freight Agents — Wichita
Wichita, KS
At $36,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cargo and Freight Agents, 30.3% beneath the national figure of $52,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Cargo and Freight Agents, 30.3% beneath the national figure of $52,260. Pay ranges from under $26,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $44,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,050 to $44,560.
Employment stands at 510, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 480 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 414th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,050 | −50.2% |
| 25th | $26,050 | −50.2% |
| Median (50th) | $36,400 | −30.3% |
| 75th | $44,560 | −14.7% |
| 90th | $44,780 | −14.3% |
| Mean | $36,460 | −30.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $36,400 goes as far as $40,400 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,400US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,400 a year, 30.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,050 to $44,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Wichita, KS?
The median annual wage is $36,400, or $17.50 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 Wichita, KS is 30.3% 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 Wichita, KS earns more than $44,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,050 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Wichita, KS. 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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