Freight Forwarders Salary in New York
Freight Forwarders in New York earn a median of $60,040 a year, +15% 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
- $60,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,760
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,590; the top 10% earn over $82,820. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in New York
How much do freight forwarders make in New York?
The median is $60,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,590 and the top 10% earn over $82,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 48 (+15% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.