How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Baltimore?
$49,060a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $49,060Highest 10%: $70,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 90th | $70,580 | $33.93 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Washington, DC | $56,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $23.59 ($49,060 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $49,060 against $52,260 nationally, 6% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $48,730, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
100 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,580 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.