How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Columbus?
$50,210a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.14 an hour or $4,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,750Median: $50,210Highest 10%: $81,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| 25th | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 75th | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 90th | $81,390 | $39.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Cleveland, OH | $56,060 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,350 |
| Akron, OH | $48,130 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.14 ($50,210 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $50,210 against $52,260 nationally, 4% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $49,530, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
86 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,390 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.