How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Texas?
$48,470a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Texas. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.30
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $48,470Highest 10%: $73,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| Median | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 75th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th | $73,120 | $35.15 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,330 |
| Lubbock, TX | $53,190 |
| Houston, TX | $50,220 |
| Austin, TX | $49,860 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,530 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,090 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $44,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 36. New Mexico | $48,910 |
| 37. Maryland | $48,730 |
| 38. Florida | $48,520 |
| 39. Texas | $48,470 |
| 40. Iowa | $48,370 |
| 41. North Carolina | $48,000 |
| 42. Michigan | $47,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.30 ($48,470 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,470 against $52,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $60,500 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.