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

$50,260a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.16 an hour or $4,188 a month.

Hourly
$24.16
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
82 of 157
Jobs in the area
1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,730Median: $50,260Highest 10%: $74,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,730$21.02
25th$43,730$21.02
Median$50,260$24.16
75th$60,010$28.85
90th$74,560$35.85

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

Salem, OR$50,100
Medford, OR$47,600
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in Oregon Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator$81,160
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$78,750
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,380
Brokerage Clerk$75,420
Meter Reader$65,600
Correspondence Clerk$65,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$64,170
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$63,470
Court$62,350
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.16 ($50,260 a year).

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

No: $50,260 against $52,260 nationally, 4% less.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $49,420, so Portland pays 2% more.

Where does Portland rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

82 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,560 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.