Cargo and Freight Agents Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,900
↑ 30.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cargo and Freight Agents — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cargo and Freight Agents — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.6% since 2011 ($38,210 → $49,900)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,900
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,900 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $48,330 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $46,860 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | $43,770 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | $43,740 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | $43,210 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $41,820 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | $41,920 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | $41,870 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | $41,380 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $40,250 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $39,720 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | $38,210 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.