Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in California
Cargo and Freight Agents in California earn a median of $57,690 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 17,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430; the top 10% earn over $83,060. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near California
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- Freight Forwarders$57,690 median in California (broader BLS group)
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- Order Clerks$47,290 median in California
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,090 median in California
- Airfield Operations Specialists$62,600 median in California
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in California
How much do cargo and freight agents make in California?
The median is $57,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430 and the top 10% earn over $83,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 48 (+10% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.