Freight Forwarders Salary in Ohio
Freight Forwarders in Ohio earn a median of $49,530 a year, −5% 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
- $49,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,200; the top 10% earn over $80,680. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in Ohio
How much do freight forwarders make in Ohio?
The median is $49,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,200 and the top 10% earn over $80,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 48 (−5% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.