Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,250 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $43,570
90th percentile $71,260
Employed locally 150
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,570
    25th
    $45,080
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $58,810
    90th
    $71,260

    Top-paying metros for Cargo and Freight Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,990
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,400
    South Dakota $68,400
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $67,820
    Vallejo, CA $66,350
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,430

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,450
    Office Clerks, General $46,910
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,150
    Customer Service Representatives $48,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cargo and Freight Agents make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Alaska is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Cargo and Freight Agents salaries?

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Alaska is 5.3% below the national median of $49,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cargo and Freight Agents in Alaska?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $43,570 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,080.