How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Houston?
$50,220a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.14 an hour or $4,185 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.14
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $50,220Highest 10%: $73,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| Median | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 75th | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 90th | $73,150 | $35.17 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Beaumont, TX | $60,330 |
| Lubbock, TX | $53,190 |
| Austin, TX | $49,860 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,530 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,090 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.14 ($50,220 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,220 against $52,260 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,470, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
85 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,150 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.