Freight Dispatcher Salary in Duluth, Minnesota

How much does a Freight Dispatcher make in Duluth, MN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freight Dispatcher in Duluth, MN is $47,797. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,968 to a high of $62,487, with most professionals earning between $41,605 and $55,486.

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Freight Dispatcher

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What does a Freight Dispatcher do?

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 Duluth, MN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

41605

55486

47797

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

41938

56433

48376

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 Duluth, MN. The base salary for Freight Dispatcher ranges from $41,605 to $55,486 with the average base salary of $47,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,938 to $56,433 with the average total cash compensation of $48,376.

View Average Salary for Freight Dispatcher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,797	$41,605 - $55,486
Bonus	$580	$333 - $947
Total Pay	$48,376	$41,938 - $56,433

* 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 Duluth, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,886 - $61,195	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,308 - $55,090	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,886 - $61,195	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,886 - $61,195	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,232 - $54,989	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,809 - $61,092	COMPARE TO Duluth, MN

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About Duluth, Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land and 19.64 square miles (50.87 km2) is water. It is Minnesota's second-largest city by land area, surpassed only by Hibbing. Of its 87.3 square miles (226 km2), 68 square miles (180 km2), or 77.89%, is land and 19.3 square miles (50 km2), or 22.11%, is water. Duluth's canal connects Lake Superior to the Duluth–Superior harbor and the Saint Louis River. It is spanned by the Aerial Lift Bridge, which connects Canal Park with Minnesota Point ("Park Poi...

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