How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Michigan?
$47,940a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Michigan. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.05
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,950Median: $47,940Highest 10%: $71,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 75th | $58,800 | $28.27 | |
| 90th | $71,950 | $34.59 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $51,570 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $49,540 |
| Detroit, MI | $47,260 |
| Lansing, MI | $45,410 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $45,060 |
| Saginaw, MI | $43,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 39. Texas | $48,470 |
| 40. Iowa | $48,370 |
| 41. North Carolina | $48,000 |
| 42. Michigan | $47,940 |
| 43. Vermont | $47,560 |
| 44. Nevada | $47,000 |
| 45. Kentucky | $46,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $23.05 ($47,940 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $47,940 against $52,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Michigan rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Michigan ranks 42 of 48 states.
Which city in Michigan pays cargo and freight agents the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $51,570 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.