Freight Forwarders Salary in Alabama
Freight Forwarders in Alabama earn a median of $54,890 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Cargo and Freight Agents”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,040; the top 10% earn over $83,510. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in Alabama
How much do freight forwarders make in Alabama?
The median is $54,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,040 and the top 10% earn over $83,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 48 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.