How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Pennsylvania?
$49,590a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Pennsylvania. That is $23.84 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.84
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,900Median: $49,590Highest 10%: $81,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $40,470 | $19.46 | |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| 75th | $69,480 | $33.40 | |
| 90th | $81,970 | $39.41 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $59,750 |
| Reading, PA | $59,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,280 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,310 |
| York, PA | $48,340 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 28. Mississippi | $49,920 |
| 29. Arizona | $49,880 |
| 30. Virginia | $49,680 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $49,590 |
| 32. Ohio | $49,530 |
| 33. Oregon | $49,420 |
| 34. West Virginia | $49,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.84 ($49,590 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $49,590 against $52,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $59,750 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.