Freight Forwarders

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Freight Forwarders does

These specialists arrange and coordinate shipments of goods for companies, managing logistics, customs paperwork, and carrier selection. They help businesses move products efficiently across local, national, and international routes.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr