Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,690 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $38,520
90th percentile $82,120
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,520
    25th
    $44,010
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $65,070
    90th
    $82,120

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 25% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cargo and Freight Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $66,350
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,260
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $59,890
    Utica-Rome, NY $58,180
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,490

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Bakersfield, CA is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.6% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,520 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,010.