How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Louisiana?
$48,940a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Louisiana. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,230Median: $48,940Highest 10%: $73,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $73,360 | $35.27 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $68,080 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $51,230 |
| New Orleans, LA | $50,330 |
| Slidell, LA | $48,710 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 32. Ohio | $49,530 |
| 33. Oregon | $49,420 |
| 34. West Virginia | $49,100 |
| 35. Louisiana | $48,940 |
| 36. New Mexico | $48,910 |
| 37. Maryland | $48,730 |
| 38. Florida | $48,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.53 ($48,940 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $48,940 against $52,260 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Louisiana ranks 35 of 48 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $68,080 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.