Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in District of Columbia
Cargo and Freight Agents in District of Columbia earn a median of $76,250 a year, +46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +46% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,490; the top 10% earn over $84,700. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Freight Forwarders$76,250 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Postal Service Clerks$67,790 median in District of Columbia
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49,660 median in District of Columbia
- Order Clerks$49,150 median in District of Columbia
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64,250 median in District of Columbia
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$88,650 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in District of Columbia
How much do cargo and freight agents make in District of Columbia?
The median is $76,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,490 and the top 10% earn over $84,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 48 (+46% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.