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Shipper salary
Average shipper salary
$15.98
How much does a shipper make?
The average shipper salary in the United States is $33,233. Shipper salaries typically range between $27,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shippers is $15.98 per hour.
Shipper salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shippers earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Shipper earn more?
Shipper Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level shipper | $26,900 | $12.93 |
| Mid-level shipper | $32,700 | $15.70 |
| Senior-level shipper | $44,500 | $21.39 |
Shipper salary estimates from across the web
Average shipper salary by state
Highest paying states for shippers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $37,337 | $17.95 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $39,525 | $19.00 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $35,257 | $16.95 |
| 4 | Washington | $39,580 | $19.03 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $41,112 | $19.77 |
| 6 | Michigan | $36,357 | $17.48 |
| 7 | Iowa | $39,496 | $18.99 |
| 8 | Nevada | $35,449 | $17.04 |
| 9 | Oregon | $37,807 | $18.18 |
| 10 | Illinois | $35,207 | $16.93 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $37,362 | $17.96 |
| 12 | Montana | $37,648 | $18.10 |
| 13 | Indiana | $32,886 | $15.81 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $36,587 | $17.59 |
| 15 | Ohio | $32,697 | $15.72 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $34,449 | $16.56 |
| 17 | California | $36,318 | $17.46 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $41,262 | $19.84 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $33,952 | $16.32 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $33,711 | $16.21 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $31,983 | $15.38 |
| 22 | Alaska | $36,203 | $17.41 |
| 23 | New York | $35,481 | $17.06 |
| 24 | Arizona | $33,129 | $15.93 |
| 25 | Colorado | $34,264 | $16.47 |
| 26 | Vermont | $34,825 | $16.74 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $31,379 | $15.09 |
| 28 | Kansas | $32,034 | $15.40 |
| 29 | Maryland | $34,908 | $16.78 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $33,322 | $16.02 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $33,729 | $16.22 |
| 32 | Missouri | $32,510 | $15.63 |
| 33 | Texas | $32,655 | $15.70 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $32,790 | $15.76 |
| 35 | Alabama | $31,854 | $15.31 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $32,298 | $15.53 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $33,188 | $15.96 |
| 38 | Virginia | $33,344 | $16.03 |
| 39 | Utah | $30,626 | $14.72 |
| 40 | Georgia | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 41 | Idaho | $31,240 | $15.02 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $31,389 | $15.09 |
| 43 | Maine | $30,534 | $14.68 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $29,719 | $14.29 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $27,964 | $13.44 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $29,980 | $14.41 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $31,949 | $15.36 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $30,657 | $14.74 |
| 49 | Delaware | $30,222 | $14.53 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $28,268 | $13.59 |
| 51 | Florida | $27,514 | $13.23 |
Highest paying cities for shippers
The highest-paying cities for shippers are Wausau, WI, Woburn, MA, and Woodland, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wausau, WI | $38,174 | $18.35 |
| 2 | Woburn, MA | $37,383 | $17.97 |
| 3 | Woodland, CA | $37,206 | $17.89 |
| 4 | Rochester, NY | $36,494 | $17.55 |
| 5 | Crystal Lake, IL | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| 6 | Allentown, PA | $35,408 | $17.02 |
| 7 | Rogers, AR | $35,048 | $16.85 |
| 8 | Winchester, VA | $34,307 | $16.49 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $34,307 | $16.49 |
| 10 | Elkhart, IN | $33,773 | $16.24 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $33,274 | $16.00 |
| 12 | Warwick, RI | $33,199 | $15.96 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,164 | $15.94 |
| 14 | Fort Worth, TX | $32,815 | $15.78 |
| 15 | Lawrence, KS | $32,094 | $15.43 |
| 16 | Birmingham, AL | $31,958 | $15.36 |
| 17 | Jackson, TN | $31,366 | $15.08 |
| 18 | Ogden, UT | $30,790 | $14.80 |
| 19 | Charlotte, NC | $29,569 | $14.22 |
| 20 | Olive Branch, MS | $28,630 | $13.76 |
Shipper salary details
A shipper's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a shipper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $33,233 | $2,769 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying shipper jobs
The highest paying types of shippers are driver/material handler, distribution specialist, and shipping coordinator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Coordinator | $33,588 | $2,799 | $16.15 | 31,732 |
| Warehouse Receiving | $32,814 | $2,734 | $15.78 | 193,563 |
| Material Handler | $33,215 | $2,768 | $15.97 | 174,068 |
| Driver/Material Handler | $36,219 | $3,018 | $17.41 | 198,718 |
| Distribution Clerk | $32,142 | $2,679 | $15.45 | 86,473 |
| Logistics Clerk | $33,083 | $2,757 | $15.91 | 102,800 |
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Which companies pay shippers the most?
Shipper salaries at Nucor and Bimbo Bakeries are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shipper salary at companies like Ball and Flowers Foods are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nucor | $39,616 | $19.05 |
| 2 | Bimbo Bakeries | $39,111 | $18.80 |
| 3 | Ball | $39,094 | $18.80 |
| 4 | Flowers Foods | $38,830 | $18.67 |
| 5 | VF | $38,823 | $18.66 |
| 6 | Simpson Manufacturing Co | $38,777 | $18.64 |
| 7 | Valmont Industries | $38,651 | $18.58 |
| 8 | JBS USA | $38,513 | $18.52 |
| 9 | Boston Medical Center | $38,333 | $18.43 |
| 10 | Airgas | $37,651 | $18.10 |
| 11 | Rite Aid | $37,547 | $18.05 |
| 12 | Wausau Window and Wall Systems | $37,516 | $18.04 |
| 13 | Thermo Fisher Scientific | $37,483 | $18.02 |
| 14 | Arconic | $37,378 | $17.97 |
| 15 | Staples | $37,364 | $17.96 |
| 16 | Construction | $36,939 | $17.76 |
| 17 | Ashley HomeStore | $36,840 | $17.71 |
| 18 | Masco | $36,831 | $17.71 |
| 19 | Apogee Enterprises | $36,709 | $17.65 |
| 20 | Judd Wire | $36,697 | $17.64 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Shipper salary by industry
The average shipper salary varies across industries:
- The average shipper salary in the manufacturing industry is $35,425, the highest of any industry.
- The average shipper salary in the finance industry is $34,642.
- Shippers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $32,445, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for shippers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $35,425 | $17.03 |
| 2 | Transportation | $34,642 | $16.65 |
| 3 | Technology | $34,625 | $16.65 |
| 4 | Retail | $34,240 | $16.46 |
| 5 | Professional | $32,445 | $15.60 |
High Paying Shipper Jobs
Shipper salary trends
The average shipper salary has risen by $6,098 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shipper earned $27,135 annually, but today, they earn $33,233 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for shippers over the last decade.
Compare shipper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average shipper salary over time
Compare shipper salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Shipper salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,200 | $15.98 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $32,200 | $15.49 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $31,100 | $14.97 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $30,000 | $14.41 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $29,400 | $14.13 | +2.3% |
Recently added shipper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Faucet Company | Shipper-All Shifts | Jackson, TN | 12/17/2024 | $43,660 |
| Ingram Book Group Inc. | Shipper-(DAY Shift Thursday-Saturday Every Other WED) | Chambersburg, PA | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
| McWane Plumbing Group | M&H Valve-Parts Shipper | Anniston, AL | 12/16/2024 | $48,126 |
| McWane, Inc. | M&H Valve-Parts Shipper | Anniston, AL | 12/15/2024 | $48,126 |
| Bimbo Canada | Shipper | Chicopee, MA | 12/14/2024 | $39,215 |
| Bimbo Canada | Shipper | Roseville, MN | 12/14/2024 | $54,262 |
| Bimbo Canada | Shipper | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/14/2024 | $50,401 |
| Bimbo Canada | Shipper | Cumberland, MD | 12/14/2024 | $41,323 |
| Yee Yee Apparel | Shipper | Georgetown, TX | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| International Paper Company | Shipper | Norwalk, CA | 12/12/2024 | $44,996 |
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