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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Detroit?

$47,260a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.72 an hour or $3,938 a month.

Hourly
$22.72
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
123 of 157
Jobs in the area
1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,950Median: $47,260Highest 10%: $71,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,950$19.21
25th$44,520$21.40
Median$47,260$22.72
75th$59,630$28.67
90th$71,950$34.59

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Ann Arbor, MI$49,540
Grand Rapids, MI$45,060
Saginaw, MI$43,930
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Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$77,940
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,950
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$72,880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,060
Eligibility Interviewer$66,750
Postal Service Clerk$65,710
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$64,480
Production$62,520
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Meter Reader$61,910
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.72 ($47,260 a year).

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

No: $47,260 against $52,260 nationally, 10% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,940, so Detroit pays 1% less.

Where does Detroit rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

123 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,950 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.