How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Milwaukee?
$59,660a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.68 an hour or $4,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.68
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $59,660Highest 10%: $72,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| 75th | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 90th | $72,940 | $35.07 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,560 |
| Madison, WI | $59,460 |
| Green Bay, WI | $53,820 |
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How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.68 ($59,660 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $59,660 against $52,260 nationally, 14% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $57,290, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
27 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,940 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.