Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $46,180 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 100
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $46,180
    75th
    $52,460
    90th
    $58,290

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 77% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 23% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,260
    Lincoln, NE $58,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $49,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $49,180

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,480
    Office Clerks, General $37,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,780
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Hickory, NC is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Hickory, NC is 7.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.