How much does a cargo and freight agent make in California?
$57,690a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in California. That is $27.74 an hour or $4,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.74
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 17,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $57,690Highest 10%: $83,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $57,690 | $27.74 | |
| 75th | $73,730 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $83,060 | $39.93 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $61,560 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,980 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,310 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,010 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,690 |
| Sacramento, CA | $54,820 |
| Salinas, CA | $54,490 |
| Visalia, CA | $54,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,580 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,880 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 10. Montana | $59,240 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $58,680 |
| 12. Minnesota | $58,650 |
| 13. California | $57,690 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $57,290 |
| 15. South Carolina | $57,000 |
| 16. Alabama | $54,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.74 ($57,690 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,690 against $52,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
California ranks 13 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $61,560 a year.
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.