How much does a cargo and freight agent make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for cargo and freight agents in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.07 an hour or $4,692 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.07
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| 75th | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $76,750 | $36.90 |
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How much does a cargo and freight agent make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.07 ($56,300 a year).
Do cargo and freight agents make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $56,300 against $52,260 nationally, 8% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $76,250, so Washington pays 26% less.
Where does Washington rank for cargo and freight agent pay?
52 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a cargo and freight agent make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,750 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.