As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freight Agent in Paterson, NJ is $53,309, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,025 weekly, or $4,442 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freight Agent in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Freight Agent in Paterson, NJ vary widely, spanning from $43,895 to $65,754. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,382) and 75th percentile ($59,824), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,754 per year. This $11,442 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, Paterson Freight Agent often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Paterson currently ranks 22 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 $43,895 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $48,382 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $53,309 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $59,824 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freight Agent Salary $65,754 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $48,382 10% $43,895 90% $65,754 75% $59,824 $53,309 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paterson, New Jersey    Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population ....More

Paterson, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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