Cargo and Freight Agents Salary by State
The national median pay for cargo and freight agents is $52,260 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,400 in Hawaii to $76,250 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,340
- 25th percentile
- $45,710
- Median
- $52,260
- 75th percentile
- $63,390
- Top 10%
- $79,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 97,670 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,250 | +46% | $53,490 | $84,700 | 60 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $67,660 | +29% | $41,190 | $85,140 | 80 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $64,340 | +23% | $49,730 | $80,160 | 200 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $62,500 | +20% | $40,630 | $82,200 | 390 |
| 5 | Washington | $60,760 | +16% | $48,330 | $82,290 | 2,410 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $60,310 | +15% | $39,530 | $91,650 | 140 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,210 | +15% | $47,630 | $77,750 | 4,280 |
| 8 | New York | $60,040 | +15% | $40,590 | $82,820 | 5,760 |
| 9 | Illinois | $59,750 | +14% | $40,030 | $80,580 | 6,110 |
| 10 | Montana | $59,240 | +13% | $39,380 | $80,270 | 370 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $58,680 | +12% | $49,240 | $75,860 | 820 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $58,650 | +12% | $46,790 | $74,480 | 1,380 |
| 13 | California | $57,690 | +10% | $38,430 | $83,060 | 17,060 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $57,290 | +10% | $40,010 | $74,160 | 1,280 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $57,000 | +9% | $46,220 | $77,530 | 1,540 |
| 16 | Alabama | $54,890 | +5% | $40,040 | $83,510 | 1,020 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $54,230 | +4% | $38,530 | $98,960 | 380 |
| 18 | Utah | $52,770 | +1% | $37,370 | $92,670 | 590 |
| 19 | Alaska | $52,070 | 0% | $43,740 | $80,170 | 580 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $51,800 | −1% | $36,720 | $85,560 | 3,390 |
| 21 | Colorado | $51,390 | −2% | $43,940 | $72,760 | 850 |
| 22 | Georgia | $51,380 | −2% | $31,440 | $75,880 | 3,630 |
| 23 | Missouri | $50,840 | −3% | $33,660 | $81,770 | 1,410 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $50,500 | −3% | $31,350 | $67,460 | Not published |
| 25 | Maine | $50,340 | −4% | $45,520 | $67,100 | 190 |
| 26 | Indiana | $50,020 | −4% | $37,710 | $85,130 | 1,200 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $49,940 | −4% | $31,200 | $80,620 | 300 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $49,920 | −4% | $35,360 | $70,530 | 260 |
| 29 | Arizona | $49,880 | −5% | $36,950 | $70,010 | 1,840 |
| 30 | Virginia | $49,680 | −5% | $40,190 | $75,010 | 1,280 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $49,590 | −5% | $36,900 | $81,970 | 2,810 |
| 32 | Ohio | $49,530 | −5% | $39,200 | $80,680 | 2,840 |
| 33 | Oregon | $49,420 | −5% | $43,730 | $74,560 | 1,290 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $49,100 | −6% | $36,920 | $75,650 | 130 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $48,940 | −6% | $27,230 | $73,360 | 840 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $48,910 | −6% | $38,190 | $81,180 | 110 |
| 37 | Maryland | $48,730 | −7% | $35,230 | $70,580 | 740 |
| 38 | Florida | $48,520 | −7% | $37,990 | $75,610 | 8,110 |
| 39 | Texas | $48,470 | −7% | $35,480 | $73,120 | 7,610 |
| 40 | Iowa | $48,370 | −7% | $38,610 | $75,300 | 660 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $48,000 | −8% | $35,990 | $68,410 | 2,520 |
| 42 | Michigan | $47,940 | −8% | $38,950 | $71,950 | 2,150 |
| 43 | Vermont | $47,560 | −9% | $42,160 | $61,320 | 80 |
| 44 | Nevada | $47,000 | −10% | $38,360 | $70,960 | 490 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $46,230 | −12% | $39,280 | $75,320 | 2,570 |
| 46 | Idaho | $45,710 | −13% | $39,830 | $71,170 | 300 |
| 47 | Kansas | $42,500 | −19% | $26,050 | $60,480 | 890 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $42,400 | −19% | $34,540 | $68,380 | 1,760 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cargo and Freight Agents salary questions
Which state pays cargo and freight agents the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $76,250 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $52,260). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cargo and freight agents the least?
Hawaii, with a median of $42,400 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most cargo and freight agents work?
California has the most jobs, about 17,060, with a median of $57,690.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.