Freight Forwarders Salary in California
Freight Forwarders in California earn a median of $57,690 a year, +10% 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
- $57,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 17,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430; the top 10% earn over $83,060. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in California
How much do freight forwarders make in California?
The median is $57,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,430 and the top 10% earn over $83,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 48 (+10% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.