How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Richmond?
$49,640a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,850Median: $49,640Highest 10%: $69,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $69,320 | $33.33 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.
| Washington, DC | $56,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,490 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.87 ($49,640 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $49,640 against $52,260 nationally, 5% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $49,680, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
92 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,320 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.