Freight Associate

Freight Associate Salary

$29.5K

$107.5K

$44,181

/year

$21.24

/hour

Freight Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,181

Columbus

Ohio

$42,675

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    How much does a Freight Associate make?

    As of Jul 18, 2026, the average annual pay for a Freight Associate in the United States is $44,181 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $849/week or $3,681/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $107,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Freight Associate salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $71,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Freight Associate varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Freight Associate in your area makes on average $42,675 per year, or $1,506 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,181. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Freight Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Freight Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Freight Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Freight Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Wasco, CA, , with Felton, CA, and Corte Madera, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Corte Madera, CA, beats the national average by $10,704 (24.2%), and Wasco, CA, furthers that trend with another $12,535 (28.4%) above the $44,181 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Freight Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Wasco, CA, and Justin, TX, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Freight Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Wasco, CA

    $56,716

    $27.27

    Felton, CA

    $56,167

    $27.00

    Corte Madera, CA

    $54,885

    $26.39

    Nome, AK

    $54,807

    $26.35

    Cupertino, CA

    $54,509

    $26.21

    California City, CA

    $54,186

    $26.05

    Mill Valley, CA

    $53,391

    $25.67

    San Carlos, CA

    $53,348

    $25.65

    Sitka, AK

    $53,224

    $25.59

    Justin, TX

    $52,177

    $25.09

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Freight Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Freight Associate category.

    For example Family Law Associate jobs pay as much as $63,979 (144.8%) more than the average Freight Associate salary of $44,181. If you're qualified, finding work as a Family Law Associate may help you make more money than that of the average Freight Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Family Law Associate

    $108,160

    $52.00

    Harbor Freight Tools

    $66,677

    $32.06

    Insurance Sales Associate

    $63,954

    $30.75

    Stocking Associate

    $33,401

    $16.06

    Stocking

    $32,142

    $15.45

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    Infographic detailing Freight Associate salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,181 per year or $21.24 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.