Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $23.81 an hour ($49,530 a year). About 2,840 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($52,260). Ohio ranks 32nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.84 | $39,200 |
| 25% of workers | $22.04 | $45,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.81 | $49,530 |
| 75% of workers | $29.69 | $61,760 |
| 90% of workers | $38.79 | $80,680 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $59,980 | 40 |
| Cleveland | $56,060 | 630 |
| Columbus | $50,210 | 640 |
| Toledo | $49,350 | 90 |
| Akron | $48,130 | 130 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $47,400 | 30 |
| Cincinnati | $46,190 | 1,530 |
Ohio 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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|---|---|
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| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $61,130 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,030 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $101,550 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,320 |
| Order Clerks | $46,120 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
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