Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Washington

Cargo and freight agents in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $63,830 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($55,930), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cargo and freight agents average at $63,090 and the median at $60,760 for 2,410 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,230.

Cargo and Freight Agents average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$63,830
Bellingham$59,460
Spokane$58,810
Kennewick$55,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$63,830	$61,860	$54,730	$53,467	111
Bellingham	$59,460	$57,090	$48,690	$49,956	103
Spokane	$58,810	$57,440	$46,650	$49,434	100
Kennewick	$55,930	$51,760	$46,690	$47,120	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cargo and Freight Agents salary in other states

Cargo and Freight Agents salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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