These Are The 10 States With The Highest Ramp Agent Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States with the Highest Ramp Agent Salaries in 2026

Salary remains a crucial factor for job seekers, and for ramp agents, understanding regional pay variations is essential. Curious about how much ramp agents earn in your state? This article provides a detailed overview of average salaries for ramp agents across the United States, tailored for 2026.

While individual earnings can vary based on experience, location, and employer, we utilized the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to analyze average pay for ramp agents by state, segmented by seniority level.

Moreover, we adjusted salary figures according to the cost of living in each state, recognizing that a dollar stretches further in North Carolina compared to California.

So, which state offers the highest salary for ramp agents after considering these adjustments? Read on to find out.

Top 10 States for Ramp Agent Salaries

Let’s explore how these rankings were determined and review the complete list of states with their respective salary data.

How We Determined Pay by State

To compile our data for 2026, we utilized the most recent annual salary figures for ramp agents from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically their ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’

To ensure a fair comparison of salaries across states, we factored in the cost of living in each state. This allows us to present a more accurate picture of what ramp agents can expect to earn in different regions.

We created an index by dividing the average wage for each state by its cost of living relative to the national average. For instance, if California has a cost of living index of 135.9 and an average pay of $39,580, our index value is calculated as follows:

$39,580 * (100 / 135.9) = $29,124

We then ranked each state based on this salary index, with the highest value indicating the best average salary for ramp agents.

Detailed List of Ramp Agent Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	Michigan	$47,123	$41,940	89.0
2	Illinois	$45,940	$43,460	94.6
3	Oklahoma	$45,784	$40,840	89.2
4	Texas	$45,424	$41,200	90.7
5	Minnesota	$44,702	$45,060	100.8
6	New Mexico	$43,284	$41,770	96.5
7	Kentucky	$43,248	$39,140	90.5
8	Louisiana	$42,035	$39,850	94.8
9	Indiana	$40,882	$36,590	89.5
10	Missouri	$39,922	$36,090	90.4
11	Arkansas	$39,288	$34,220	87.1
12	Idaho	$39,131	$36,040	92.1
13	Arizona	$38,673	$37,900	98.0
14	Pennsylvania	$38,648	$39,190	101.4
15	Virginia	$38,085	$38,390	100.8
16	Alabama	$37,883	$34,550	91.2
17	North Carolina	$37,444	$35,160	93.9
18	New Jersey	$37,186	$45,330	121.9
19	Tennessee	$36,946	$33,030	89.4
20	Delaware	$36,627	$37,140	101.4
21	Mississippi	$36,321	$31,200	85.9
22	Colorado	$36,223	$37,600	103.8
23	Florida	$35,778	$35,170	98.3
24	Washington	$35,646	$37,500	105.2
25	Utah	$35,225	$32,760	93.0
26	Ohio	$34,744	$32,590	93.8
27	Wyoming	$33,790	$31,020	91.8
28	Kansas	$33,704	$30,300	89.9
29	Wisconsin	$32,871	$31,820	96.8
30	Nevada	$32,565	$33,640	103.3
31	New Hampshire	$31,854	$37,270	117.0
32	South Carolina	$31,844	$31,590	99.2
33	Nebraska	$30,709	$28,130	91.6
34	Montana	$30,426	$30,670	100.8
35	Massachusetts	$30,329	$40,460	133.4
36	Maryland	$30,302	$38,030	125.5
37	Oregon	$29,204	$33,760	115.6
38	California	$29,124	$39,580	135.9
39	Connecticut	$28,496	$36,390	127.7
40	Alaska	$28,459	$37,310	131.1
41	New York	$27,458	$35,970	131.0
42	West Virginia	$26,638	$24,880	93.4
43	South Dakota	$26,422	$27,400	103.7
44	Maine	$26,110	$28,930	110.8
45	Vermont	$21,783	$26,380	121.1
46	Hawaii	$21,048	$35,340	167.9

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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