Freight Forwarders Salary in District of Columbia
Freight Forwarders in District of Columbia earn a median of $76,250 a year, +46% 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
- $76,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +46% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,490; the top 10% earn over $84,700. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Customs Brokers$111,030 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
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- Logistics Analysts$104,770 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Logisticians$104,770 median in District of Columbia
- Procurement Clerks$62,880 median in District of Columbia
Freight Forwarders pay in District of Columbia
How much do freight forwarders make in District of Columbia?
The median is $76,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,490 and the top 10% earn over $84,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 48 (+46% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.