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Shop Worker salary
Average shop worker salary
$15.31
How much does a shop worker make?
The average shop worker salary in the United States is $31,850. Shop worker salaries typically range between $24,000 and $41,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shop workers is $15.31 per hour.
Shop worker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shop workers earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Shop Worker Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level shop worker | $22,600 | $10.88 |
| Mid-level shop worker | $25,000 | $12.02 |
| Senior-level shop worker | $37,700 | $18.12 |
Shop Worker salary estimates from across the web
Average shop worker salary by state
The average shop worker salary in Washington, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average shop worker salary states are Texas, Virginia, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for shop workers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $39,635 | $19.06 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $36,166 | $17.39 |
| 3 | Oregon | $35,064 | $16.86 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $32,740 | $15.74 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $34,450 | $16.56 |
| 6 | Nevada | $35,137 | $16.89 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $36,128 | $17.37 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $35,087 | $16.87 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $37,920 | $18.23 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $33,330 | $16.02 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $31,781 | $15.28 |
| 12 | New York | $34,634 | $16.65 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $34,981 | $16.82 |
| 14 | Ohio | $33,632 | $16.17 |
| 15 | Montana | $34,972 | $16.81 |
| 16 | Missouri | $32,519 | $15.63 |
| 17 | California | $34,582 | $16.63 |
| 18 | Iowa | $33,330 | $16.02 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $32,138 | $15.45 |
| 20 | Indiana | $32,662 | $15.70 |
| 21 | Illinois | $34,361 | $16.52 |
| 22 | Utah | $30,200 | $14.52 |
| 23 | Maryland | $35,525 | $17.08 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $29,821 | $14.34 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $31,536 | $15.16 |
| 26 | Vermont | $33,820 | $16.26 |
| 27 | Idaho | $31,255 | $15.03 |
| 28 | Maine | $32,514 | $15.63 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $30,843 | $14.83 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $31,562 | $15.17 |
| 31 | Alaska | $33,288 | $16.00 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $31,753 | $15.27 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $26,877 | $12.92 |
| 34 | Michigan | $29,888 | $14.37 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $28,909 | $13.90 |
| 36 | Delaware | $30,012 | $14.43 |
| 37 | Arizona | $30,308 | $14.57 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $26,645 | $12.81 |
| 39 | Colorado | $28,581 | $13.74 |
| 40 | Kansas | $28,679 | $13.79 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $27,725 | $13.33 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $25,948 | $12.47 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $30,086 | $14.46 |
| 44 | Texas | $25,873 | $12.44 |
| 45 | Florida | $24,240 | $11.65 |
| 46 | Georgia | $24,015 | $11.55 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $28,468 | $13.69 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $26,533 | $12.76 |
| 49 | Alabama | $22,234 | $10.69 |
| 50 | Virginia | $25,207 | $12.12 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $24,908 | $11.97 |
Highest paying cities for shop workers
The highest-paying cities for shop workers are Everett, WA, Norwood, MA, and Oakland, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett, WA | $39,701 | $19.09 |
| 2 | Norwood, MA | $37,903 | $18.22 |
| 3 | Oakland, CA | $36,598 | $17.60 |
| 4 | Saint Cloud, MN | $35,166 | $16.91 |
| 5 | Syracuse, NY | $34,857 | $16.76 |
| 6 | Rockford, IL | $34,661 | $16.66 |
| 7 | Madison, WI | $33,235 | $15.98 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $32,876 | $15.81 |
| 9 | West Orange, NJ | $31,848 | $15.31 |
| 10 | Erie, PA | $31,395 | $15.09 |
| 11 | Loveland, CO | $28,992 | $13.94 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City, OK | $28,886 | $13.89 |
| 13 | Cleveland, TN | $26,215 | $12.60 |
| 14 | Irving, TX | $25,931 | $12.47 |
| 15 | Charlottesville, VA | $25,539 | $12.28 |
| 16 | Tallahassee, FL | $24,495 | $11.78 |
| 17 | Alpharetta, GA | $24,285 | $11.68 |
Shop Worker salary details
A shop worker's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a shop worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $31,850 | $2,654 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying shop worker jobs
The highest paying types of shop workers are multi-skilled operator, spinner, and finisher operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Line Operator | $33,261 | $2,772 | $15.99 | 155,014 |
| Production Operator | $35,185 | $2,932 | $16.92 | 117,254 |
| Production Employee | $32,872 | $2,739 | $15.80 | 75,730 |
| Finisher Operator | $35,406 | $2,951 | $17.02 | 77,850 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | $31,846 | $2,654 | $15.31 | 14,926 |
| SMT Operator | $33,647 | $2,804 | $16.18 | 54,826 |
Top companies hiring shop workers now:
Which companies pay shop workers the most?
Shop worker salaries at Shipt and Stamford Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shop worker salary at companies like Skanska USA Civil Inc and The Andersons are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shipt | $40,505 | $19.47 |
| 2 | Stamford Health | $37,034 | $17.80 |
| 3 | Skanska USA Civil Inc | $36,583 | $17.59 |
| 4 | The Andersons | $36,199 | $17.40 |
| 5 | Power International Holding | $34,569 | $16.62 |
| 6 | OrePac Building Products | $34,538 | $16.60 |
| 7 | Magna International | $34,276 | $16.48 |
| 8 | Air Hydro Power | $34,036 | $16.36 |
| 9 | Interior Specialists | $34,017 | $16.35 |
| 10 | Wegmans Food Markets | $34,002 | $16.35 |
| 11 | P&S Transportation | $33,517 | $16.11 |
| 12 | Western Pacific Building Materials | $33,100 | $15.91 |
| 13 | Balanced Body | $33,088 | $15.91 |
| 14 | Wisconsin Aviation | $31,718 | $15.25 |
| 15 | Clymer Enterprise | $31,623 | $15.20 |
| 16 | California | $31,623 | $15.20 |
| 17 | Power Services Incorporated | $31,410 | $15.10 |
| 18 | Css Farms | $31,024 | $14.92 |
| 19 | Closet Factory | $30,919 | $14.86 |
| 20 | Workbox Staffing | $30,861 | $14.84 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Shop Worker salary by industry
The average shop worker salary varies across industries:
- The average shop worker salary in the manufacturing industry is $35,066, the highest of any industry.
- The average shop worker salary in the finance industry is $33,445.
- Shop workers in the government industry earn an average salary of $29,329, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for shop workers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $35,066 | $16.86 |
| 2 | Construction | $33,445 | $16.08 |
| 3 | Transportation | $31,237 | $15.02 |
| 4 | Professional | $31,054 | $14.93 |
| 5 | Education | $30,782 | $14.80 |
| 6 | Retail | $30,758 | $14.79 |
| 7 | Government | $29,329 | $14.10 |
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Shop Worker salary trends
The average shop worker salary has risen by $4,763 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shop worker earned $27,087 annually, but today, they earn $31,850 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for shop workers over the last decade.
Compare shop worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average shop worker salary over time
Compare shop worker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Shop Worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,800 | $15.31 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $30,200 | $14.52 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | $30,600 | $14.70 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $29,300 | $14.08 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | $14.02 | +2.9% |
Recently added shop worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland Ski Area | Pre-Approved J1 Students Only-Rental Shop Worker | Georgetown, CO | 12/02/2024 | $41,740 |
| Power Plus | Shop Worker | Corona, CA | 11/27/2024 | $37,566 |
| Masiello Employment Services | Shop Worker | Marlborough, NH | 11/25/2024 | $41,740 |
| American Technical Services | Carpenter Shop Worker | Menomonee Falls, WI | 11/22/2024 | $45,914 |
| Motive Companies | Shop Worker/Delivery Driver | Phoenix, AZ | 10/24/2024 | $50,088 |
| Motive Energy Inc. | Shop Worker/Delivery Driver | Phoenix, AZ | 10/23/2024 | $50,088 |
| Air & Electrical Co | Hvac Shop Worker | Omaha, NE | 10/23/2024 | $33,392 |
| Randstad Us | Shop Worker | Chattanooga, TN | 10/22/2024 | $30,000 |
| Jacksongov | Seasonal Worker III-Pro Shop/Range-Fred Arbanas Golf Course | Kansas City, MO | 10/21/2024 | $31,305 |
| Makeyourdayhere | Seasonal Worker III-Pro Shop/Range-Fred Arbanas Golf Course | Kansas City, MO | 10/20/2024 | $31,305 |
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