Cargo and Freight Agents pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $23.08 an hour ($48,000 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). North Carolina ranks 41st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.30 | $35,990 |
| 25% of workers | $20.79 | $43,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| 75% of workers | $29.67 | $61,720 |
| 90% of workers | $32.89 | $68,410 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $49,720 | 1,030 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $48,720 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $47,600 | 260 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,120 | 170 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $41,290 | 40 |
| Wilmington | $39,790 | 200 |
| Fayetteville | $37,610 | 100 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,910 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,040 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,500 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,100 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,230 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $55,350 |
| Order Clerks | $46,060 |
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