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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Des Moines?

$44,240a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,687 a month.

Hourly
$21.27
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
143 of 157
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,400Median: $44,240Highest 10%: $66,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,400$19.90
25th$44,240$21.27
Median$44,240$21.27
75th$54,900$26.39
90th$66,060$31.76

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Davenport, IA$64,580
Omaha, NE$62,240
Cedar Rapids, IA$59,570
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in Iowa Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,710
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,380
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Eligibility Interviewer$63,650
Postal Service Clerk$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$60,530
Production$60,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,600
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $21.27 ($44,240 a year).

Do cargo and freight agents make more in Des Moines than the national average?

No: $44,240 against $52,260 nationally, 15% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,370, so Des Moines pays 9% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

143 of 157 metro areas with data.

How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,060 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.