Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Iowa
Cargo and Freight Agents in Iowa earn a median of $48,370 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610; the top 10% earn over $75,300. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Freight Forwarders$48,370 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
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- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,590 median in Iowa
- Order Clerks$44,980 median in Iowa
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880 median in Iowa
- Airfield Operations Specialists$48,870 median in Iowa
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Iowa
How much do cargo and freight agents make in Iowa?
The median is $48,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610 and the top 10% earn over $75,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 48 (−7% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.