Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $42,640 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.50
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $67,500
Employed locally 2,700
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $42,180
    50th (median)
    $42,640
    75th
    $52,450
    90th
    $67,500

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 50% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 50% 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
    Tucson, AZ $39,770

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Phoenix, AZ is $20.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Phoenix, AZ is 14.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,180.