Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $24.05 an hour ($50,020 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). Indiana ranks 26th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| 25% of workers | $19.63 | $40,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| 75% of workers | $31.44 | $65,390 |
| 90% of workers | $40.93 | $85,130 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $52,210 | 30 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $51,570 | 40 |
| Evansville | $50,850 | 40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $48,990 | 580 |
| Fort Wayne | $42,880 | 140 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 | $47,320 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,560 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,770 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $108,720 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,060 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $48,880 |
| Order Clerks | $44,340 |
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