Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Michigan
Cargo and Freight Agents in Michigan earn a median of $47,940 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,950; the top 10% earn over $71,950. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Freight Forwarders$47,940 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Postal Service Clerks$63,650 median in Michigan
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,140 median in Michigan
- Order Clerks$44,240 median in Michigan
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880 median in Michigan
- Airfield Operations Specialists$61,780 median in Michigan
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Michigan
How much do cargo and freight agents make in Michigan?
The median is $47,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,950 and the top 10% earn over $71,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for cargo and freight agents?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.