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Shipper receiver salary

Average shipper receiver salary

$16.12

$33,536 yearly

Entry-level shipper receiver salary
$27,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Shipper Receiver Salaries

The average salary for a Shipper Receiver stands at $33,536 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. This position plays a vital role in the logistics and supply chain sectors, where accuracy and efficiency in handling goods are essential. Factors such as geographical location, industry, and experience level significantly influence salary ranges.

Salary by State

Some states offer higher salaries due to demand and cost of living. For example, states like California and Texas frequently report salaries exceeding the national average. Researching specific regions can help candidates identify lucrative opportunities.

Experience Matters

Entry-level positions typically start below the average, while those with several years of experience can command salaries well above $40,000. Continuing education and certifications can also enhance earning potential in this field.

Job Outlook

With the growing e-commerce sector, demand for Shipper Receivers remains strong. This growth translates into numerous job openings, providing ample opportunities for job seekers. Exploring diverse avenues within warehouse operations can lead to fulfilling career paths.

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Where can a Shipper Receiver earn more?

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Columbus, OH$41,768
Jacksonville, FL$25,647
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Bunge$42,739
Boston Dynamics$38,511

Shipper receiver salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level shipper receiver$27,100$13.05
Mid-level shipper receiver$33,000$15.85
Senior-level shipper receiver$44,900$21.58

Shipper receiver salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a shipper receiver typically falls between $33,536 and $49,052.
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$33,536yearly
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$49,052yearly
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$40,717yearly

Average shipper receiver salary by state

The highest-paying states for shipper receivers are North Dakota, Washington, and Minnesota. The lowest average shipper receiver salary states are West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for shipper receivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$42,278$20.33
2Wisconsin$37,621$18.09
3Minnesota$39,687$19.08
4Michigan$36,107$17.36
5Washington$41,649$20.02
6Pennsylvania$35,259$16.95
7Ohio$35,037$16.84
8Oregon$38,509$18.51
9Illinois$37,411$17.99
10Massachusetts$38,007$18.27
11Indiana$33,877$16.29
12Montana$38,644$18.58
13New Hampshire$36,039$17.33
14New Jersey$35,420$17.03
15Wyoming$37,569$18.06
16Iowa$35,252$16.95
17Maryland$35,168$16.91
18Utah$34,023$16.36
19Arkansas$33,655$16.18
20Kentucky$32,937$15.84
21Colorado$36,688$17.64
22Vermont$35,605$17.12
23California$35,314$16.98
24Rhode Island$33,646$16.18
25Alaska$36,348$17.48
26Missouri$34,158$16.42
27Nevada$32,808$15.77
28Hawaii$36,894$17.74
29Nebraska$33,644$16.18
30Connecticut$33,480$16.10
31Oklahoma$33,339$16.03
32Kansas$31,751$15.26
33New York$34,948$16.80
34Tennessee$30,542$14.68
35Arizona$30,790$14.80
36Idaho$32,186$15.47
37South Carolina$31,505$15.15
38Alabama$31,104$14.95
39Texas$31,086$14.95
40Maine$31,200$15.00
41Georgia$29,019$13.95
42West Virginia$30,175$14.51
43Louisiana$30,954$14.88
44Virginia$31,211$15.01
45North Carolina$29,465$14.17
46Mississippi$27,441$13.19
47District of Columbia$32,108$15.44
48Delaware$30,528$14.68
49New Mexico$30,585$14.70
50South Dakota$29,268$14.07
51Florida$25,491$12.26

Highest paying cities for shipper receivers

The highest-paying cities for shipper receivers are Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Woburn, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$41,768$20.08
2Minneapolis, MN$39,736$19.10
3Woburn, MA$38,027$18.28
4Chicago, IL$37,641$18.10
5Denver, CO$36,814$17.70
6Sacramento, CA$36,704$17.65
7Cleveland, OH$36,081$17.35
8Manchester, NH$36,045$17.33
9Detroit, MI$35,963$17.29
10Michigan City, IN$35,807$17.21
11Allentown, PA$35,498$17.07
12Des Moines, IA$35,041$16.85
13Kansas City, MO$34,615$16.64
14Salt Lake City, UT$34,125$16.41
15Middletown, CT$33,486$16.10
16Fort Worth, TX$31,112$14.96
17Memphis, TN$30,535$14.68
18Charlotte, NC$29,207$14.04
19Atlanta, GA$29,179$14.03
20Jacksonville, FL$25,647$12.33

Shipper receiver salary details

A shipper receiver's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average shipper receiver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a shipper receiver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
75th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
Average$33,536$2,795$16
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13

Highest paying shipper receiver jobs

The highest paying types of shipper receivers are warehouse specialist, warehouse technician, and warehouse coordinator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Warehouse Coordinator$34,095$2,841$16.39155,315
Warehouse Clerk$31,564$2,630$15.18235,973
Warehouse Technician$34,985$2,915$16.82231,431
General Warehouse Worker$32,215$2,685$15.49261,027
Packer/Shipper$31,596$2,633$15.1917,034
Shipping Clerk$31,858$2,655$15.32205,150

Top companies hiring shipper receivers now:

  1. Costco Wholesale jobs (21)
  2. Target jobs (19)
  3. Dawn Foods Global jobs (42)
  4. JELD-WEN jobs (23)
  5. Sears Holdings jobs (16)

Which companies pay shipper receivers the most?

Shipper receiver salaries at Bunge and A.W. Chesterton are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shipper receiver salary at companies like Schneider Electric Industrial Services and The Clorox Company are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bunge$42,739$20.55
2A.W. Chesterton$42,005$20.19
3Schneider Electric Industrial Services$41,836$20.11
4The Clorox Company$41,331$19.87
5Kloeckner Metals$41,164$19.79
6Cargill$40,963$19.69
7Owens Corning$40,699$19.57
8Freshpet$40,685$19.56
9Danaher$40,486$19.46
10Amcor$40,296$19.37
11Benjamin Moore$40,284$19.37
12Indiana Packers$39,916$19.19
13Greif$39,639$19.06
14Sonoco$39,591$19.03
15CECO Environmental$39,468$18.98
16Sun Chemical$39,217$18.85
17Simpson Manufacturing Co$39,024$18.76
18Goodwin$38,661$18.59
19Dawn Foods Global$38,635$18.57
20Boston Dynamics$38,511$18.51

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Shipper Receiver salary by industry

The average shipper receiver salary varies across industries:

  • The average shipper receiver salary in the construction industry is $37,076, the highest of any industry.
  • The average shipper receiver salary in the finance industry is $36,702.
  • Shipper receivers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,628, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for shipper receivers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$37,076$17.82
2Manufacturing$36,702$17.65
3Technology$35,065$16.86
4Transportation$34,667$16.67
5Retail$34,628$16.65

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Shipper receiver salary trends

The average shipper receiver salary has risen by $6,154 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shipper receiver earned $27,382 annually, but today, they earn $33,536 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for shipper receivers over the last decade.

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Average shipper receiver salary over time

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Shipper receiver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,500$16.12+3.0%
2024$32,500$15.63+3.4%
2023$31,400$15.10+3.7%
2022$30,300$14.55+2.0%
2021$29,700$14.26+2.3%

Recently added shipper receiver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AerotekShipper and ReceiverWentzville, MO06/28/2025$39,653
Lineage LogisticsShipping and Receiving Operator 1St. ShiftWindsor, CO06/28/2025$35,416
Inland Kenworth Us Inc.Parts Shipper ReceiverCastaic, CA06/28/2025$47,709
Greif BrothersShipping/Receiving OperatorBaytown, TX06/27/2025$40,342
AerotekShipper and Receiver/Warehouse WorkerMiddletown, PA06/27/2025$31,305
Lineage LogisticsShipping and Receiving OperatorFontana, CA06/27/2025$37,566
Lineage LogisticsShipping & Receiving Forklift OperatorConklin, NY06/27/2025$33,392
Simpson Strong Tie CoAssociate Shipper/Receiver-2Nd ShiftMcKinney, TX06/27/2025$39,653
Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.Shipper/Receiver (Pallet Putaway)Columbus, OH06/26/2025$43,556
Barber-Nichols, LLCShipper ReceiverColorado City, TX06/26/2025$41,740

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