SOC 435011

Cargo and Freight Agents

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

National Median

$49,900

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,900

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,240

Experienced (90th pct)

$76,350

Total Employed

97,800

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,240 - $43,490
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$43,490 - $62,230
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$62,230 - $76,350

Highest Paying Locations for Cargo and Freight Agents

Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

$74,990

+50.3% vs national

East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

$68,400

+37.1% vs national

South Dakota

$68,400

+37.1% vs national

Sioux Falls, SD-MN

$67,820

+35.9% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$66,350

+33.0% vs national

Cargo and Freight Agents Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$74,990	80
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$68,400	30
South Dakota	$68,400	240
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$67,820	150
Vallejo, CA	$66,350	50
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$63,430	40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$63,350	550
New Jersey	$62,860	3,140
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$62,650	500
Rapid City, SD	$62,590	30
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$62,590	7,020
Missoula, MT	$62,150	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$61,260	1,520
Lake Charles, LA	$61,050	40
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$60,940	150
Montana	$60,660	330
Oklahoma City, OK	$60,600	40
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	$60,040	140
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$59,900	490
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$59,890	110
Massachusetts	$59,700	620
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$59,320	2,250
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$59,300	50
Jackson, MS	$58,970	60
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$58,920	30
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$58,690	70
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$58,370	50
Utica-Rome, NY	$58,180	40
Nebraska	$58,160	390
Lincoln, NE	$58,160	50
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	$57,850	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$57,700	1,990
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$57,490	9,020
Wisconsin	$57,490	1,410
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$57,360	40
New York	$57,230	5,930
Syracuse, NY	$57,150	110
Greeley, CO	$56,530	40
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$56,360	30
Wausau, WI	$56,140	40
California	$56,100	14,940
Fargo, ND-MN	$55,750	140
Omaha, NE-IA	$55,730	310
Georgia	$55,710	2,910
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$55,680	200
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$55,280	480
Utah	$55,220	660
Washington	$55,140	2,460
Bloomington, IL	$54,790	30
Lubbock, TX	$54,430	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Cargo and Freight Agents?

The national median annual salary for Cargo and Freight Agents is $49,900, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Cargo and Freight Agentss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Cargo and Freight Agentss is Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $74,990.

How much can an experienced Cargo and Freight Agents make?

Top-earning Cargo and Freight Agentss (90th percentile) make $76,350 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.