Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $24.91 an hour ($51,800 a year). About 3,390 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($52,260). Tennessee ranks 20th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| 25% of workers | $22.56 | $46,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.91 | $51,800 |
| 75% of workers | $31.86 | $66,280 |
| 90% of workers | $41.14 | $85,560 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $55,930 | 1,670 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $50,230 | 1,030 |
| Chattanooga | $49,460 | 150 |
| Knoxville | $42,160 | 280 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,050 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $44,920 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,960 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,570 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,740 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,660 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $56,390 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
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