How much does a cargo and freight agent make in New York?
$60,040a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in New York. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,590Median: $60,040Highest 10%: $82,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $80,820 | $38.86 | |
| 90th | $82,820 | $39.82 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $62,100 |
| New York, NY | $60,590 |
| Albany, NY | $59,890 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,650 |
| Rochester, NY | $52,270 |
| Buffalo, NY | $45,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 5. Washington | $60,760 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $60,310 |
| 7. New Jersey | $60,210 |
| 8. New York | $60,040 |
| 9. Illinois | $59,750 |
| 10. Montana | $59,240 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $58,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.87 ($60,040 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,040 against $52,260 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
New York ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $62,100 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.