Cargo and Freight Agents salary
in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Middle 50%
- $45,910–$61,730
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #47 of 70
Cargo and Freight Agents in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earn a median of $48,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,620 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $52,260 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $48,520. It ranks #47 of 70 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,620 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Cargo and Freight Agents pay in other FL metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $50,740 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $48,870 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,420 |
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Questions
What is the average Cargo and Freight Agents salary in Miami?
The BLS median is $48,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,620 jobs pay between $45,910 and $61,730. The 10th percentile is $37,270 and the 90th is $73,680.
Is Miami a high-paying metro for Cargo and Freight Agents?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $52,260 and 1% below the FL statewide median of $48,520. It ranks #47 of 70 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Cargo and Freight Agents make an hour in Miami?
About $23.15 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,150 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.07–$29.68 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.