Freight Forwarder Salary in Ohio: $58,000 Average

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Average base salary, Ohio

$58,000 / year

≈ $4,850 per month · $27.88 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $51,500

25th percentile
$47,500Average
$58,00075th percentile
$64,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Freight Forwarder salary by state

Alabama$59,000

Alaska$60,000

Arizona$52,000

Arkansas$54,000

California$64,000

Colorado$57,000

District of Columbia$76,500

Florida$56,500

Georgia$55,500

Hawaii$51,500

Idaho$52,000

Illinois$60,000

Indiana$58,000

Iowa$55,500

Kansas$44,000

Kentucky$52,500

Louisiana$54,000

Maine$58,000

Maryland$51,500

Massachusetts$63,500

Michigan$54,000

Minnesota$67,500

Mississippi$54,000

Missouri$61,000

Montana$61,500

Nebraska$66,000

Nevada$53,500

New Hampshire$66,000

New Jersey$63,500

New Mexico$57,000

New York$67,000

North Carolina$54,000

North Dakota$67,000

Ohio$58,000

Oklahoma$54,000

Oregon$55,000

Pennsylvania$58,500

Rhode Island$64,000

South Carolina$61,000

South Dakota$67,500

Tennessee$60,500

Texas$53,500

Utah$60,500

Vermont$54,000

Virginia$57,500

Washington$65,500

West Virginia$55,500

Wisconsin$59,000

About this role

Freight Forwarder is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Freight Forwarders do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
Prepare shipping documentation, such as bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, or certificates of origin.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Coordination Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Freight Forwarder pay by experience level

Entry level$39,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$47,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$54,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$65,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$82,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+8.5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

8,800

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Freight Forwarder salary by industry

Support Activities for Transportation

62,270 workers

$58,000

Freight Transportation Arrangement

53,390 workers

$59,500

Couriers and Messengers

9,770 workers

$60,500

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

9,770 workers

$60,500

Air Transportation

8,880 workers

$58,500

Scheduled Air Transportation

8,440 workers

$58,000

Support Activities for Air Transportation

6,030 workers

$42,000

Truck Transportation

4,990 workers

$63,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

3,320 workers

$57,000

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

3,290 workers

$56,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Freight Forwarder pays 9% above the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000

Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,500

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Statistical Assistant$57,500

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61,500

Proofreaders and Copy Markers$56,500

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,500

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,000

Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54,500

Careers related to Freight Forwarder

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48,500

Coroner$91,500

Postal Service Clerk$64,000

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$67,500

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,500

Light Truck Driver$50,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Freight Forwarder make?

The average base salary for a Freight Forwarder in the United States is $59,000 per year, or about $28.37 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $47,500 and $65,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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