SOC 43-5011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Cargo and Freight Agents is $49,899 per year ($23.99/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $43,493 and $62,234 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $76,357 per year. There are approximately 97,800 cargo and freight agents employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.90 | $37,232 |
| P25 | $20.91 | $43,493 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.99 | $49,899 |
| P75 | $29.92 | $62,234 |
| P90 | $36.71 | $76,357 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Cargo and Freight Agents is $49,899 per year ($23.99/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $43,493 and $62,234 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Cargo and Freight Agents is $76,357 per year ($36.71/hr). The 75th percentile is $62,234 per year.
Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn approximately $37,232 per year ($17.90/hr). The 25th percentile is $43,493 per year.
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