Freight Forwarders Salary in Louisiana
Freight Forwarders in Louisiana earn a median of $48,940 a year, −6% 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
- $48,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,230; the top 10% earn over $73,360. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in Louisiana
How much do freight forwarders make in Louisiana?
The median is $48,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,230 and the top 10% earn over $73,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 48 (−6% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.