Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,660 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $72,650
Employed locally 3,780
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $40,380
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $72,650

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 54% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 46% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $60,500
    Lubbock, TX $54,430
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $50,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,160
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,580

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,360
    Office Clerks, General $41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Dallas, TX is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Dallas, TX is 6.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,380.