How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Kentucky?
$46,230a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Kentucky. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.23
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,280Median: $46,230Highest 10%: $75,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $41,180 | $19.80 | |
| Median | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 75th | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 90th | $75,320 | $36.21 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $49,480 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,190 |
| Lexington, KY | $39,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 42. Michigan | $47,940 |
| 43. Vermont | $47,560 |
| 44. Nevada | $47,000 |
| 45. Kentucky | $46,230 |
| 46. Idaho | $45,710 |
| 47. Kansas | $42,500 |
| 48. Hawaii | $42,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.23 ($46,230 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $46,230 against $52,260 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 48 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $49,480 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.