The average salary for a cargo and freight agent in the United States is $52,460, but the range typically falls between $40,410 and $60,140. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.22, with a range between $19.43 and $28.91.
There are approximately 105,220 people employed as a cargo and freight agent in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of cargo and freight agents.The state with the best pay for a cargo and freight agent is South Dakota, with an average annual salary of $65,060, while Nevada has the lowest average annual salary of $45,480.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,410 | $19.43 |
| Median | $48,330 | $23.24 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,140 | $28.91 |
| 90th Percentile | $72,820 | $35.01 |
The salary of a cargo and freight agent can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a cargo and freight agent in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for cargo and freight agents are South Dakota, New Jersey, Montana, Maine, Nebraska while the worst states are Nevada, Hawaii, Mississippi, Arizona, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,780 | $48,000 | $67,410 |
| Alaska | $38,590 | $53,310 | $77,960 |
| Arizona | $36,160 | $43,630 | $56,090 |
| Arkansas | $36,970 | $50,180 | $69,690 |
| California | $37,960 | $57,210 | $81,500 |
| Colorado | $44,340 | $51,920 | $66,910 |
| Florida | $35,340 | $55,170 | $84,290 |
| Georgia | $40,000 | $54,090 | $70,120 |
| Hawaii | $31,720 | $46,600 | $80,530 |
| Idaho | $39,460 | $53,360 | $69,620 |
| Illinois | $38,380 | $51,590 | $66,050 |
| Indiana | $36,200 | $51,200 | $72,800 |
| Iowa | $40,410 | $48,110 | $63,160 |
| Kansas | $30,670 | $48,570 | $63,380 |
| Kentucky | $38,480 | $48,940 | $68,920 |
| Louisiana | $31,200 | $46,240 | $56,830 |
| Maine | $36,070 | $59,860 | $94,490 |
| Maryland | $31,980 | $48,530 | $66,540 |
| Massachusetts | $36,640 | $53,380 | $68,580 |
| Michigan | $37,210 | $52,390 | $67,640 |
| Minnesota | $39,370 | $52,550 | $68,640 |
| Mississippi | $30,500 | $44,850 | $62,220 |
| Missouri | $34,950 | $50,420 | $64,180 |
| Montana | $40,000 | $57,460 | $76,940 |
| Nebraska | $37,390 | $56,750 | $73,840 |
| Nevada | $34,990 | $45,480 | $68,680 |
| New Hampshire | $38,740 | $51,830 | $67,290 |
| New Jersey | $48,840 | $59,360 | $65,920 |
| New Mexico | $29,920 | $44,900 | $71,430 |
| New York | $36,860 | $58,390 | $79,830 |
| North Carolina | $30,470 | $47,280 | $66,770 |
| North Dakota | $38,640 | $50,830 | $60,160 |
| Ohio | $36,870 | $48,120 | $62,880 |
| Oklahoma | $31,650 | $55,920 | $87,860 |
| Oregon | $36,870 | $53,600 | $76,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,700 | $51,340 | $72,360 |
| Rhode Island | $36,070 | $54,980 | $77,690 |
| South Carolina | $29,150 | $48,940 | $63,650 |
| South Dakota | $47,480 | $65,060 | $90,160 |
| Tennessee | $33,920 | $46,380 | $62,720 |
| Texas | $31,420 | $47,030 | $67,300 |
| Utah | $30,800 | $49,370 | $74,540 |
| Vermont | $32,710 | $50,940 | $68,630 |
| Virginia | $37,410 | $57,280 | $81,320 |
| Washington | $42,860 | $55,210 | $70,880 |
| Wisconsin | $39,600 | $55,860 | $75,690 |
Even between cities, the salary of a cargo and freight agent can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for cargo and freight agents is Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area, CT with an average salary of $84,430.The city with the lowest average salary for cargo and freight agents is Fayetteville, NC with an average salary of $38,170.
Areas with highest average salaries for cargo and freight agents
Areas with lowest average salaries for cargo and freight agents
The number of cargo and freight agents in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of cargo and freight agents has increased by 8,710. On average, the number of cargo and freight agents has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of cargo and freight agents has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of cargo and freight agents has increased by $5,290. On average, the salary of cargo and freight agents has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Cargo and Freight Agents are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for cargo and freight agents compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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