How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Buffalo?
$45,790a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,816 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.01
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,780Median: $45,790Highest 10%: $65,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| 75th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 90th | $65,880 | $31.67 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Syracuse, NY | $62,100 |
| New York, NY | $60,590 |
| Albany, NY | $59,890 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,650 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $22.01 ($45,790 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $45,790 against $52,260 nationally, 12% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,040, so Buffalo pays 24% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
135 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,880 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.