Ocean Freight Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Ocean Freight Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ocean Freight Coordinator in the United States is $56,310 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Ocean Freight Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,966
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,702 to $60,317
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,776
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Ocean Freight Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,317 $5,026 $1,160 $29
Average $56,310 $4,693 $1,083 $27
25th Percentile $48,702 $4,059 $937 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Ocean Freight Coordinator Salaries

An Ocean Freight Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Ocean Freight Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $71,024
  • San Francisco: $70,246
  • Oakland: $68,766

What Skills Can Increase an Ocean Freight Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.31% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 4.22% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Prospecting (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Prospecting is the first stage of the geological analysis (second – exploration) of a territory. It is the physical search for minerals, fossils, precious metals or mineral specimens, and is also known as fossicking. Prospecting is a small-scale form of mineral exploration which is an organised, large scale effort undertaken by commercial mineral companies to find commercially viable ore deposits. Prospecting is physical labour, involving traversing (traditionally on foot or on horseback), panning, sifting and outcrop investigation, looking for signs of mineralisation. In some areas a prospector must also make claims, meaning they must erect posts with the appropriate placards on all four corners of a desired land they wish to prospect and register this claim before they may take samples. In other areas publicly held lands are open to prospecting without staking a mining claim.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.31%
Work Ethic 4.22%
Prospecting 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Ocean Freight Coordinator's salary.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 62%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CRM
$91,223
62%
Presentation
$72,077
28%
Organizational Skills
$69,825
24%
Commitment
$68,698
22%
Troubleshooting
$64,194
14%
Outside Sales
$63,631
13%
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Ocean Freight Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ocean Freight Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ocean Freight Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ocean Freight Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ocean Freight Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$67,572$32.020%
Software & Networking$67,572$32.020%
Insurance$64,757$31.015%
Biotechnology$61,941$30.010%
Energy & Utilities$61,941$30.010%

How Education impacts an Ocean Freight Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ocean Freight Coordinators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ocean Freight Coordinator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,703 and $51,121).

Ocean Freight Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ocean Freight Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 37.5%
High School 37.5%
Associates 15.6%
Bachelors 42.2%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ocean Freight Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ocean Freight Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Ocean Freight Coordinator

Salaries for an Ocean Freight Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,024 in 2023 to around $41,754 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ocean Freight Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ocean Freight Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$43,024
2024
$42,220
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$41,754
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2024 $42,220
2025 $41,754
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FAQ about Ocean Freight Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ocean Freight Coordinator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Ocean Freight Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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