Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for cargo and freight agents is $25.37 an hour ($52,770 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($52,260). Utah ranks 18th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cargo and freight agents in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.97 | $37,370 |
| 25% of workers | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.37 | $52,770 |
| 75% of workers | $34.65 | $72,080 |
| 90% of workers | $44.56 | $92,670 |
Cargo and Freight Agents pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $56,060 | 460 |
| Ogden | $48,750 | 40 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $46,400 | 0 |
Utah 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)
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|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $39,050 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,860 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,370 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,010 |
| Order Clerks | $40,260 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $57,430 |
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