Freight Dispatcher Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Dispatcher in Boston, MA is $55,466. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,739 to a high of $72,513, with most professionals earning between $48,281 and $64,389.

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Common responsibilities of a Freight Dispatcher

Lead and direct a team of CDL-A over-the-road drivers.

March 17, 2022

Provide responsive Customer Service and resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.

February 18, 2023

Follow up on pickup and deliveries and communicate to customers and drivers.

February 25, 2023

Develops working relationships with carriers and 3pl parties in order to ensure all freight line are delivered timely.

March 21, 2023

Review load (lane) requirements for each week to determine appropriate coverage schedules to maintain adequate customer service levels.

March 25, 2023

Assist in developing existing business relationships with Prime Transport customers, as well as interfacing with partner carriers and our drivers.

March 31, 2023

Adhere to company policies and procedures.

March 31, 2023

Preparesshipping documentation and manages incoming driver trip reports, backup on accountspayable, payroll, phones, data entry and other duties as required.

April 07, 2023

Monitor productive and on-time pick-up and delivery of freight at customer locations, and other functions.

April 10, 2023

Communicate with brokers to let them know all pertinent information regarding delivery of their load (including driver name, phone number, any issues with delivery).

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Dispatcher in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

48281

64389

55466

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

48667

65488

56139

What is the average salary for Freight Dispatcher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Dispatcher in Boston, MA. The base salary for Freight Dispatcher ranges from $48,281 to $64,389 with the average base salary of $55,466. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,667 to $65,488 with the average total cash compensation of $56,139.

View Average Salary for Freight Dispatcher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,466	$48,281 - $64,389
Bonus	$673	$386 - $1,099
Total Pay	$56,139	$48,667 - $65,488

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Dispatcher Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,526 - $64,716	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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