Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $54,430 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $73,750
Employed locally 50
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $73,750

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 87% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 13% 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
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,660

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,980
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,210
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Lubbock, TX is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Lubbock, TX is 9.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.