How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Omaha?
$62,240a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,600Median: $62,240Highest 10%: $78,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 90th | $78,500 | $37.74 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Lincoln, NE | $60,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $29.92 ($62,240 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $62,240 against $52,260 nationally, 19% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $62,500, so Omaha pays 0% more.
Where does Omaha rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
11 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,500 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.