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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Grand Rapids?

$45,060a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,755 a month.

Hourly
$21.66
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
140 of 157
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,750Median: $45,060Highest 10%: $94,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,750$18.63
25th$44,300$21.30
Median$45,060$21.66
75th$58,740$28.24
90th$94,850$45.60

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Ann Arbor, MI$49,540
Detroit, MI$47,260
Saginaw, MI$43,930
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in Michigan Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$68,100
Eligibility Interviewer$66,750
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,840
Production$62,170
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,210
Public Safety Telecommunicator$50,800
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.66 ($45,060 a year).

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

No: $45,060 against $52,260 nationally, 14% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,940, so Grand Rapids pays 6% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

140 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,850 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.