Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,160 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $71,030
Employed locally 2,570
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $49,160
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $71,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 61% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 39% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,660

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Houston, TX is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Houston, TX is 1.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.