Freight Forwarders Salary in North Carolina
Freight Forwarders in North Carolina earn a median of $48,000 a year, −8% 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
- $48,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $68,410. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Freight Forwarders pay in North Carolina
How much do freight forwarders make in North Carolina?
The median is $48,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $68,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 48 (−8% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.