Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $23.53 an hour ($48,940 a year). About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). Louisiana ranks 35th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.09 | $27,230 |
| 25% of workers | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.53 | $48,940 |
| 75% of workers | $29.75 | $61,870 |
| 90% of workers | $35.27 | $73,360 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $68,080 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge | $51,230 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $50,330 | 410 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $48,710 | 60 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,360 | 80 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,440 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $40,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,050 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $93,650 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $63,210 |
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