How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Madison?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,830Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $74,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,830 | $15.30 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $74,160 | $35.65 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,660 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| Green Bay, WI | $53,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,460 against $52,260 nationally, 14% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,290, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
33 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,160 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.