Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $24.70 an hour ($51,380 a year). About 3,630 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). Georgia ranks 22nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.11 | $31,440 |
| 25% of workers | $21.85 | $45,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.70 | $51,380 |
| 75% of workers | $29.82 | $62,020 |
| 90% of workers | $36.48 | $75,880 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $58,750 | 2,680 |
| Savannah | $48,560 | 350 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cargo and freight agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,630 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,050 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,200 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $123,330 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $53,290 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
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