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The average salary for a puller in the United States is $31,171 per year or about $15 per hour. This figure varies significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and specific industries. For example, pullers working in logistics companies may earn higher wages compared to those in smaller operations.
Entry-level positions typically start around $28,000 annually, while seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $35,000, depending on their skills and responsibilities. Experience in specialized equipment operation can further enhance earning potential.
Notably, states like California and Texas offer higher salary averages for pullers, with some areas reporting annual salaries exceeding $38,000. This page provides a detailed breakdown of average puller salaries by state, helping job seekers identify lucrative opportunities.
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The highest-paying states for pullers are Iowa, Montana, and North Dakota. The lowest average puller salary states are Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $40,074 | $19.27 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $38,589 | $18.55 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $37,411 | $17.99 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $34,782 | $16.72 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $37,408 | $17.98 |
| 7 | Vermont | $37,907 | $18.22 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $33,312 | $16.02 |
| 9 | Montana | $39,448 | $18.97 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $37,425 | $17.99 |
| 11 | Michigan | $33,557 | $16.13 |
| 12 | Illinois | $34,250 | $16.47 |
| 13 | Indiana | $32,955 | $15.84 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $34,050 | $16.37 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $35,474 | $17.05 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $34,248 | $16.47 |
| 17 | Nevada | $33,253 | $15.99 |
| 18 | Washington | $34,544 | $16.61 |
| 19 | Virginia | $35,472 | $17.05 |
| 20 | Idaho | $33,811 | $16.26 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $33,759 | $16.23 |
| 22 | Utah | $32,882 | $15.81 |
| 23 | Maine | $34,314 | $16.50 |
| 24 | New York | $35,534 | $17.08 |
| 25 | Maryland | $32,934 | $15.83 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $30,708 | $14.76 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $34,453 | $16.56 |
| 28 | Alaska | $34,077 | $16.38 |
| 29 | Kansas | $29,864 | $14.36 |
| 30 | California | $32,946 | $15.84 |
| 31 | Ohio | $29,785 | $14.32 |
| 32 | Oregon | $32,692 | $15.72 |
| 33 | Arizona | $30,315 | $14.57 |
| 34 | Missouri | $30,833 | $14.82 |
| 35 | Delaware | $32,703 | $15.72 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $30,712 | $14.77 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $34,195 | $16.44 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $33,663 | $16.18 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $29,596 | $14.23 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $29,436 | $14.15 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $27,871 | $13.40 |
| 42 | Colorado | $30,470 | $14.65 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $30,278 | $14.56 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $28,057 | $13.49 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,420 | $11.74 |
| 46 | Georgia | $24,136 | $11.60 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $29,228 | $14.05 |
| 48 | Alabama | $27,830 | $13.38 |
| 49 | Texas | $26,934 | $12.95 |
| 50 | Florida | $24,294 | $11.68 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $25,557 | $12.29 |
The highest-paying cities for pullers are Great Falls, MT, Burlington, IA, and Bellingham, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls, MT | $39,717 | $19.09 |
| 2 | Burlington, IA | $38,985 | $18.74 |
| 3 | Bellingham, WA | $34,685 | $16.68 |
| 4 | Woodland, CA | $34,586 | $16.63 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $34,418 | $16.55 |
| 6 | Fort Wayne, IN | $34,024 | $16.36 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids, MI | $33,916 | $16.31 |
| 8 | Salt Lake City, UT | $32,986 | $15.86 |
| 9 | Hillsboro, OR | $32,764 | $15.75 |
| 10 | Findlay, OH | $30,426 | $14.63 |
| 11 | Chandler, AZ | $30,278 | $14.56 |
| 12 | Lenexa, KS | $30,121 | $14.48 |
| 13 | Anderson, SC | $29,788 | $14.32 |
| 14 | Bentonville, AR | $28,643 | $13.77 |
| 15 | Fort Worth, TX | $27,169 | $13.06 |
| 16 | Clarksville, TN | $24,835 | $11.94 |
| 17 | Dalton, GA | $24,635 | $11.84 |
| 18 | Clearwater, FL | $24,409 | $11.74 |
A puller's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,171 | $2,598 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
The highest paying types of pullers are filler, shipper receiver, and forklift operator and receiver.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping And Receiving Coordinator | $32,382 | $2,698 | $15.57 | 137,539 |
| General Warehouse Worker | $32,215 | $2,685 | $15.49 | 261,027 |
| Warehouse Receiving | $32,814 | $2,734 | $15.78 | 193,563 |
| Shipper Receiver | $33,536 | $2,795 | $16.12 | 190,995 |
| Picker And Packer | $30,841 | $2,570 | $14.83 | 67,478 |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,010 | $2,751 | $15.87 | 255,502 |
Top companies hiring pullers now:
Puller salaries at Cargill and Dairy Farmers of America are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average puller salary at companies like Lamb Weston and Kemps are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargill | $41,142 | $19.78 |
| 2 | Dairy Farmers of America | $40,073 | $19.27 |
| 3 | Lamb Weston | $39,159 | $18.83 |
| 4 | Kemps | $37,811 | $18.18 |
| 5 | Rite Aid | $37,645 | $18.10 |
| 6 | Tyson Foods | $35,875 | $17.25 |
| 7 | UL | $35,251 | $16.95 |
| 8 | Reser's Fine Foods | $34,763 | $16.71 |
| 9 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $34,426 | $16.55 |
| 10 | Williams Sonoma | $33,285 | $16.00 |
| 11 | Builders FirstSource | $32,768 | $15.75 |
| 12 | Ferrero | $32,744 | $15.74 |
| 13 | PSEA | $32,558 | $15.65 |
| 14 | Masonite | $32,458 | $15.60 |
| 15 | Northwest Hardwoods | $32,431 | $15.59 |
| 16 | Bass Pro Shops | $32,415 | $15.58 |
| 17 | Hanesbrands | $32,386 | $15.57 |
| 18 | Hanes Companies, Inc. | $31,313 | $15.05 |
| 19 | Variosystems, Inc. | $31,007 | $14.91 |
| 20 | Genuine Parts | $30,954 | $14.88 |
The average puller salary has risen by $10,440 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average puller earned $20,731 annually, but today, they earn $31,171 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for pullers over the last decade.
Compare puller salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare puller salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,200 | $14.99 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $30,500 | $14.68 | +20.3% |
| 2023 | $24,300 | $11.70 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $23,200 | $11.14 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $22,600 | $10.85 | +2.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Fischer Distributing Companies | Warehouse Puller | Lenexa, KS | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Pepi Foods | Kiosk Puller Night Shift | Opelika, AL | 06/28/2025 | $22,957 |
| Genpt | Store Puller | Maryland | 06/28/2025 | $40,697 |
| Manpowergroup | Lumber Puller Opening In Everson With Overtime | Everson, WA | 06/27/2025 | $39,653 |
| Dairy Farmers of America | Refrigerated Product Puller | Burlington, NJ | 06/27/2025 | $46,811 |
| Pet Dairy | Product Puller | Spartanburg, SC | 06/27/2025 | $39,653 |
| Sorinex Exercise Equipment | Rack Puller | Lexington, SC | 06/27/2025 | $33,392 |
| Lactalis American Group | 1St. Shift Curing Cheese Puller | Belmont, WI | 06/26/2025 | $45,288 |
| Entersource | General Laborer/Fiber Puller | Ann Arbor, MI | 06/21/2025 | $37,566 |
| Entersource | General Laborer/Fiber Puller | Murfreesboro, TN | 06/21/2025 | $37,566 |
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