Freight Forwarders Salary in South Dakota
Freight Forwarders in South Dakota earn a median of $64,340 a year, +23% 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
- $64,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,730; the top 10% earn over $80,160. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in South Dakota
How much do freight forwarders make in South Dakota?
The median is $64,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,730 and the top 10% earn over $80,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 48 (+23% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.