How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Boston?
$59,330a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $59,330Highest 10%: $76,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| Median | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| 90th | $76,500 | $36.78 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Providence, RI | $60,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.52 ($59,330 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $59,330 against $52,260 nationally, 14% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $58,680, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
35 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,500 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.