How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Memphis?
$55,930a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $26.89 an hour or $4,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.89
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,790Median: $55,930Highest 10%: $95,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| Median | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 75th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $95,220 | $45.78 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Nashville, TN | $50,230 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $42,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $26.89 ($55,930 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Memphis than the national average?
Yes: $55,930 against $52,260 nationally, 7% more.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $51,800, so Memphis pays 8% more.
Where does Memphis rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
55 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,220 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.