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How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Portland?

$59,970a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,998 a month.

Hourly
$28.83
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
23 of 157
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,270Median: $59,970Highest 10%: $69,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,270$23.69
25th$50,270$24.17
Median$59,970$28.83
75th$65,710$31.59
90th$69,010$33.18

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Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$70,240
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,750
Production$65,370
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,280
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,590
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$60,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,760
Salaries for every job in Portland, ME

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.83 ($59,970 a year).

Do cargo and freight agents make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $59,970 against $52,260 nationally, 15% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?

The median in Maine is $50,340, so Portland pays 19% more.

Where does Portland rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

23 of 157 metro areas with data.

How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,010 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.