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

$62,100a year

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $29.86 an hour or $5,175 a month.

Hourly
$29.86
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
12 of 157
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,100Median: $62,100Highest 10%: $73,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,100$22.16
25th$51,890$24.95
Median$62,100$29.86
75th$63,420$30.49
90th$73,150$35.17

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents.

New York, NY$60,590
Albany, NY$59,890
Kiryas Joel, NY$59,650
Rochester, NY$52,270
Buffalo, NY$45,790
Cargo and Freight Agent salary in New York Cargo and Freight Agent salary in all states

Related jobs in Syracuse

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,620
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,550
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Brokerage Clerk$61,910
Production$58,090
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,780
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,410
Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $29.86 ($62,100 a year).

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

Yes: $62,100 against $52,260 nationally, 19% more.

How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $60,040, so Syracuse pays 3% more.

Where does Syracuse rank for cargo and freight agent pay?

12 of 157 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,150 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.