Occupation Salary Profile

Cargo and Freight Agents

SOC Code: 43-5011

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

National Median (BLS)
$55,540
▲ +32.21% Nominal +28.03% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$55,790
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
30
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Cargo and Freight Agents.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $48,880
25th Percentile $49,300
National Median (50th Percentile) $55,540
75th Percentile $62,060
90th Percentile $64,690
P10: $48,880 P50 (Median): $55,540 P90: $64,690