Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $44,400 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $28,930
90th percentile $60,600
Employed locally 180
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,930
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $44,400
    75th
    $44,440
    90th
    $60,600

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Cargo and Freight Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Cargo and Freight Agents salary is 36% 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
    Jackson, MS $58,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,780
    Jacksonville, FL $49,600
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,020
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $47,720

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cargo and Freight Agents in Wichita, KS is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Wichita, KS is 11% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Cargo and Freight Agents (10th percentile) earn around $28,930 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.