How much does a cargo and freight agent make in North Carolina?
$48,000a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in North Carolina. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $48,000Highest 10%: $68,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| Median | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 90th | $68,410 | $32.89 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $49,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,490 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,720 |
| Greensboro, NC | $47,600 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,120 |
| Hickory, NC | $41,290 |
| Wilmington, NC | $39,790 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $37,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 38. Florida | $48,520 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.08 ($48,000 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $48,000 against $52,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
North Carolina ranks 41 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $49,720 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.