How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Virginia?
$49,680a year
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in Virginia. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,190Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $75,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 90th | $75,010 | $36.06 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $56,300 |
| Richmond, VA | $49,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,490 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cargo and freight agents.
| 27. Oklahoma | $49,940 |
| 28. Mississippi | $49,920 |
| 29. Arizona | $49,880 |
| 30. Virginia | $49,680 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $49,590 |
| 32. Ohio | $49,530 |
| 33. Oregon | $49,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $49,680 against $52,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
Virginia ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cargo and freight agents the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $56,300 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.