Cargo and Freight Agents pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $27.41 an hour ($57,000 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($52,260). South Carolina ranks 15th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.22 | $46,220 |
| 25% of workers | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.41 | $57,000 |
| 75% of workers | $31.87 | $66,290 |
| 90% of workers | $37.28 | $77,530 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $59,320 | 150 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $58,460 | 50 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $57,560 | 730 |
| Spartanburg | $56,410 | 110 |
| Columbia | $55,070 | 80 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $43,430 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $37,680 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,460 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,860 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,550 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,390 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
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