Cargo and Freight Agents Salary
Cargo and Freight Agents in Corpus Christi, TX make a median of $60,500 a year, or about $29.09 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $90K for experienced workers.
So what does $61K get you in Corpus Christi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Corpus Christi’s Regional Price Parity (92.7). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi sits well above the national pay line for cargo and freight agents, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $52K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,023/month, 24.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.7 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Corpus Christi offers a genuinely strong financial position for cargo and freight agentss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for cargo and freight agents in metros near Corpus Christi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $49K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50K | , |
| Laredo | $37K | , |
| El Paso | $45K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Corpus Christi, TX
Entry-level cargo and freight agents (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $90K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Cargo and Freight Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76K | +46% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $68K | +29% | 80 |
| South Dakota | $64K | +23% | 200 |
| Nebraska | $63K | +20% | 390 |
| Washington | $61K | +16% | 2,410 |
| Rhode Island | $60K | +15% | 140 |
| New Jersey | $60K | +15% | 4,280 |
| New York | $60K | +15% | 5,760 |
| Illinois | $60K | +14% | 6,110 |
| Montana | $59K | +13% | 370 |
| Massachusetts | $59K | +12% | 820 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +12% | 1,380 |
| California | $58K | +10% | 17,060 |
| Wisconsin | $57K | +10% | 1,280 |
| South Carolina | $57K | +9% | 1,540 |
| Alabama | $55K | +5% | 1,020 |
| North Dakota | $54K | +4% | 380 |
| Utah | $53K | +1% | 590 |
| Alaska | $52K | -0% | 580 |
| Tennessee | $52K | -1% | 3,390 |
| Colorado | $51K | -2% | 850 |
| Georgia | $51K | -2% | 3,630 |
| Missouri | $51K | -3% | 1,410 |
| Arkansas | $51K | -3% | N/A |
| Maine | $50K | -4% | 190 |
| Indiana | $50K | -4% | 1,200 |
| Oklahoma | $50K | -4% | 300 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -4% | 260 |
| Arizona | $50K | -5% | 1,840 |
| Virginia | $50K | -5% | 1,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $50K | -5% | 2,810 |
| Ohio | $50K | -5% | 2,840 |
| Oregon | $49K | -5% | 1,290 |
| West Virginia | $49K | -6% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -6% | 840 |
| New Mexico | $49K | -6% | 110 |
| Maryland | $49K | -7% | 740 |
| Florida | $49K | -7% | 8,110 |
| Texas | $48K | -7% | 7,610 |
| Iowa | $48K | -7% | 660 |
| North Carolina | $48K | -8% | 2,520 |
| Michigan | $48K | -8% | 2,150 |
| Vermont | $48K | -9% | 80 |
| Nevada | $47K | -10% | 490 |
| Kentucky | $46K | -12% | 2,570 |
| Idaho | $46K | -13% | 300 |
| Kansas | $43K | -19% | 890 |
| Hawaii | $42K | -19% | 1,760 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a cargo and freight agent afford a 2BR apartment alone in Corpus Christi?
Yes — at the median salary of $61K, rent takes 24.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,023/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for cargo and freight agents in Corpus Christi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new cargo and freight agents typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,201/month. At HUD’s $1,023/month FMR, rent would take 46% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is cargo and freight agent a high-paying job in Corpus Christi?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $61K here vs. $52K nationally.
How does Corpus Christi compare to the national average for cargo and freight agents?
Corpus Christi pays $61K median vs. the U.S. average of $52K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $65K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do cargo and freight agents make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median is $60,500 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,690, and experienced cargo and freight agents can clear $89,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Corpus Christi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,221/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,023/month, which eats 24.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a cargo and freight agents salary go in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cargo and freight agents salary is worth about $65,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cargo and freight agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.