Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Kentucky
Cargo and Freight Agents in Kentucky earn a median of $46,230 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280; the top 10% earn over $75,320. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Order Clerks$40,620 median in Kentucky
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,910 median in Kentucky
- Airfield Operations Specialists$123,290 median in Kentucky
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Kentucky
How much do cargo and freight agents make in Kentucky?
The median is $46,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280 and the top 10% earn over $75,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−12% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.