How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Iowa?
$48,370a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Iowa. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $48,370Highest 10%: $75,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| Median | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $61,380 | $29.51 | |
| 90th | $75,300 | $36.20 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $64,580 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,570 |
| Des Moines, IA | $44,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 37. Maryland | $48,730 |
| 38. Florida | $48,520 |
| 39. Texas | $48,470 |
| 40. Iowa | $48,370 |
| 41. North Carolina | $48,000 |
| 42. Michigan | $47,940 |
| 43. Vermont | $47,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.25 ($48,370 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,370 against $52,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $64,580 a year.
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.