Freight Forwarders Salary in Texas
Freight Forwarders in Texas earn a median of $48,470 a year, −7% 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
- $48,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($52,260)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,610
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480; the top 10% earn over $73,120. Nationally the range is $38,340 to $79,810.
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Freight Forwarders pay in Texas
How much do freight forwarders make in Texas?
The median is $48,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480 and the top 10% earn over $73,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for freight forwarders?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 48 (−7% vs. the national median of $52,260). Living costs are not included.