Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in Alaska

Cargo and freight agents in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $61,140 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($56,380), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cargo and freight agents average at $57,880 and the median at $52,070 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,230.

Cargo and Freight Agents average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$61,140
Anchorage$56,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$61,140	$57,480	$50,220	$51,306	103
Anchorage	$56,380	$47,910	$43,750	$47,481	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is 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 Alaska

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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