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

$36,810a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Laredo, TX metro area. That is $17.70 an hour or $3,068 a month.

Hourly
$17.70
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
154 of 157
Jobs in the area
890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,130Median: $36,810Highest 10%: $56,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,130$13.52
25th$34,270$16.48
Median$36,810$17.70
75th$48,470$23.30
90th$56,070$26.96

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Beaumont, TX$60,330
Lubbock, TX$53,190
Houston, TX$50,220
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
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in Texas Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Laredo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,550
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,820
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$56,210
Eligibility Interviewer$45,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,740
Production$44,100
Public Safety Telecommunicator$41,390
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$41,030
Teller$40,140
Information and Record Clerk$39,940
Salaries for every job in Laredo, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Laredo, TX metro area is $17.70 ($36,810 a year).

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

No: $36,810 against $52,260 nationally, 30% less.

How does Laredo compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $48,470, so Laredo pays 24% less.

Where does Laredo rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

154 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,070 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.