As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freight Agent in Houston, TX is $46,822, equivalent to $23 per hour, $900 weekly, or $3,902 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freight Agent in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Freight Agent in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $38,557 to $57,747. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,496) and 75th percentile ($52,541), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,747 per year. This $10,045 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Freight Agent often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Freight Agent job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freight Agent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $38,557 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $42,496 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $46,822 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $52,541 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $57,747 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $42,496 10% $38,557 90% $57,747 75% $52,541 $46,822 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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