Cargo and Freight Agents Salary in South Dakota

Cargo and freight agents in South Dakota earn the most in Rapid City (average $67,350 a year) and the least in Sioux Falls ($64,660), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cargo and freight agents average at $65,000 and the median at $64,340 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,230.

Cargo and Freight Agents average salary by city in South Dakota

Rapid City$67,350
Sioux Falls$64,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rapid City	$67,350	$65,440	$62,770	$56,211	89
Sioux Falls	$64,660	$62,950	$60,390	$54,134	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. 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 South Dakota

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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