How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Albany?
$59,890a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $59,890Highest 10%: $76,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Median | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $69,110 | $33.23 | |
| 90th | $76,900 | $36.97 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Syracuse, NY | $62,100 |
| New York, NY | $60,590 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,650 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,270 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $28.79 ($59,890 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $59,890 against $52,260 nationally, 15% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,040, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
24 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.