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Ship Dock salary
Average ship dock salary
$16.1
How much does a ship dock make?
The average ship dock salary in the United States is $33,491. Ship dock salaries typically range between $29,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ship docks is $16.1 per hour.
Ship dock salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Ship docks earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Ship Dock earn more?
Ship Dock Salaries By Experience Level
Average ship dock salary by state
Highest paying states for ship docks
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $38,954 | $18.73 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $38,569 | $18.54 |
| 3 | Iowa | $37,178 | $17.87 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $36,291 | $17.45 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $37,786 | $18.17 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $34,683 | $16.67 |
| 7 | Montana | $36,596 | $17.59 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $35,383 | $17.01 |
| 9 | Ohio | $34,443 | $16.56 |
| 10 | Alaska | $38,000 | $18.27 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $36,344 | $17.47 |
| 12 | Arizona | $35,427 | $17.03 |
| 13 | New York | $41,447 | $19.93 |
| 14 | Indiana | $34,031 | $16.36 |
| 15 | Colorado | $38,855 | $18.68 |
| 16 | Utah | $35,485 | $17.06 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $36,980 | $17.78 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $35,414 | $17.03 |
| 19 | Missouri | $35,134 | $16.89 |
| 20 | Georgia | $34,311 | $16.50 |
| 21 | Oregon | $36,545 | $17.57 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $43,320 | $20.83 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $36,269 | $17.44 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $32,941 | $15.84 |
| 25 | Washington | $36,080 | $17.35 |
| 26 | Maryland | $35,324 | $16.98 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $39,633 | $19.05 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $33,513 | $16.11 |
| 29 | Michigan | $33,908 | $16.30 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $33,766 | $16.23 |
| 32 | Illinois | $34,193 | $16.44 |
| 33 | California | $34,528 | $16.60 |
| 34 | Kansas | $33,231 | $15.98 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $33,804 | $16.25 |
| 36 | Nevada | $32,702 | $15.72 |
| 37 | Florida | $33,162 | $15.94 |
| 38 | Texas | $32,625 | $15.69 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $31,460 | $15.13 |
| 40 | New Jersey | $34,327 | $16.50 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $30,715 | $14.77 |
| 42 | Delaware | $33,646 | $16.18 |
| 43 | Maine | $31,442 | $15.12 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $31,485 | $15.14 |
| 45 | Alabama | $31,185 | $14.99 |
| 46 | Virginia | $33,292 | $16.01 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $33,378 | $16.05 |
| 48 | Idaho | $32,631 | $15.69 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $31,217 | $15.01 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $28,900 | $13.89 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $26,795 | $12.88 |
Highest paying cities for ship docks
The highest-paying cities for ship docks are Rochester, NY, Maple Grove, MN, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester, NY | $41,636 | $20.02 |
| 2 | Maple Grove, MN | $37,812 | $18.18 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $36,523 | $17.56 |
| 4 | Appleton, WI | $36,457 | $17.53 |
| 5 | Tacoma, WA | $36,129 | $17.37 |
| 6 | Omaha, NE | $35,427 | $17.03 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,394 | $17.02 |
| 8 | Hagerstown, MD | $35,343 | $16.99 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $35,152 | $16.90 |
| 10 | Bethlehem, PA | $34,846 | $16.75 |
| 11 | Tracy, CA | $34,693 | $16.68 |
| 12 | Toledo, OH | $34,547 | $16.61 |
| 13 | Marietta, GA | $34,358 | $16.52 |
| 14 | Wheeling, IL | $34,217 | $16.45 |
| 15 | South Bend, IN | $34,195 | $16.44 |
| 16 | Pontiac, MI | $33,984 | $16.34 |
| 17 | Charlotte, NC | $33,722 | $16.21 |
| 18 | Oklahoma City, OK | $33,491 | $16.10 |
| 19 | Manassas, VA | $33,424 | $16.07 |
| 20 | Miami, FL | $33,176 | $15.95 |
Ship Dock salary details
A ship dock's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a ship dock's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $33,491 | $2,791 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying ship dock jobs
The highest paying types of ship docks are stock unloader, dock worker/forklift operator, and dock worker.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loader/Unloader | $31,827 | $2,652 | $15.30 | 67,063 |
| Can Handler | $32,465 | $2,705 | $15.61 | 76,003 |
| Unloader | $32,885 | $2,740 | $15.81 | 63,202 |
| Mover | $33,187 | $2,766 | $15.96 | 4,222 |
| Package Handler UPS | $32,276 | $2,690 | $15.52 | 80,442 |
| Material Handler | $33,215 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 174,068 |
Top companies hiring ship docks now:
Which companies pay ship docks the most?
Ship dock salaries at Dairy Farmers of America and USF Reddaway are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average ship dock salary at companies like Oak Harbor Freight Lines and Holland are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dairy Farmers of America | $38,288 | $18.41 |
| 2 | USF Reddaway | $37,715 | $18.13 |
| 3 | Oak Harbor Freight Lines | $36,784 | $17.68 |
| 4 | Holland | $36,734 | $17.66 |
| 5 | Midwest Motor Express | $36,543 | $17.57 |
| 6 | New Penn Financial, LLC | $36,275 | $17.44 |
| 7 | CTG | $34,989 | $16.82 |
| 8 | YRC Freight | $34,023 | $16.36 |
| 9 | SanMar | $33,607 | $16.16 |
| 10 | LKQ | $33,270 | $16.00 |
| 11 | Yellow | $33,219 | $15.97 |
| 12 | Vonachen Group | $33,058 | $15.89 |
| 13 | Harken | $32,954 | $15.84 |
| 14 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | $32,823 | $15.78 |
| 15 | Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply | $32,725 | $15.73 |
| 16 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $32,332 | $15.54 |
| 17 | Green Circle Growers | $32,302 | $15.53 |
| 18 | The Salvation Army | $29,521 | $14.19 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Ship Dock salary trends
The average ship dock salary has risen by $7,932 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ship dock earned $25,559 annually, but today, they earn $33,491 a year. That works out to a 20% change in pay for ship docks over the last decade.
Compare ship dock salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ship dock salary over time
Compare ship dock salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Ship Dock salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,500 | $16.10 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $31,800 | $15.27 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $30,400 | $14.62 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $13.99 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $28,000 | $13.44 | +3.7% |
Recently added ship dock salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kraft Heinz Company | Dock | Cedar Rapids, IA | 12/12/2024 | $44,286 |
| Freelancer Technology Pty | Docker (9) | Ione, CA | 12/09/2024 | $58,436 |
| Imagefirst | Dock Support | Gardena, CA | 12/01/2024 | $38,610 |
| Trident Seafoods | Dock Key I Kodiak | Kodiak, AK | 11/29/2024 | $37,169 |
| Fixed Asset Accountant In King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Dock Support | Gardena, CA | 11/20/2024 | $38,610 |
| Dempseyuniform | Dock/Warehouse | Highspire, PA | 11/20/2024 | $33,183 |
| Saia | Dock | Gaylord, MI | 11/19/2024 | $50,088 |
| C&S Wholesale Grocers | Cross Dock Nightshift | York, PA | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
| Freelancer Technology Pty | Docker (14) | Ione, CA | 10/24/2024 | $85,567 |
| Sanmar | Cross Dock I | Ione, WA | 10/23/2024 | $39,131 |
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