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Shipping specialist salary

Average shipping specialist salary

$16.09

$33,465 yearly

Entry-level shipping specialist salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Shipping Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Shipping Specialist in the United States is approximately $33,465 per year, equating to around $16.09 per hour. Salaries can differ significantly based on experience, with entry-level positions typically earning less than those with several years in the field. For instance, specialists with 5-9 years of experience can expect to see their salaries increase substantially.

Highest Paying States

Geographic location plays a crucial role in salary variations. States such as California, New York, and Texas often offer higher salaries for shipping specialists, influenced by the cost of living and demand for logistics professionals. In addition, urban areas within these states tend to provide more opportunities and higher wages compared to rural locations.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience level significantly impacts earnings. Entry-level shipping specialists may start around $28,000, while those with a decade of experience can earn upwards of $40,000. Understanding how experience correlates with salary can help job seekers determine their worth and negotiate effectively during the hiring process.

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Where can a Shipping Specialist earn more?

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Los Alamos National Laboratory$61,916
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Shipping specialist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level shipping specialist$27,100$13.02
Mid-level shipping specialist$32,900$15.81
Senior-level shipping specialist$44,800$21.53

Shipping specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Comparably, the average salary for a shipping specialist typically falls between $33,465 and $84,051.
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Average shipping specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for shipping specialists are Washington, Massachusetts, and California. The lowest average shipping specialist salary states are Delaware, West Virginia, and Utah.

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Highest paying states for shipping specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$34,451$16.56
2New Hampshire$34,923$16.79
3North Dakota$35,507$17.07
4Vermont$34,722$16.69
5Wyoming$33,330$16.02
6Oregon$35,851$17.24
7Nevada$32,902$15.82
8Washington$39,908$19.19
9Massachusetts$38,635$18.57
10Wisconsin$33,336$16.03
11Minnesota$35,234$16.94
12Michigan$32,430$15.59
13Hawaii$34,980$16.82
14Iowa$31,667$15.22
15Arkansas$32,955$15.84
16Ohio$31,766$15.27
17New York$34,749$16.71
18Arizona$32,175$15.47
19California$36,359$17.48
20Oklahoma$31,982$15.38
21Rhode Island$33,532$16.12
22Nebraska$30,687$14.75
23Kentucky$30,606$14.71
24Illinois$32,318$15.54
25North Carolina$30,520$14.67
26Maryland$34,011$16.35
27Mississippi$30,985$14.90
28Connecticut$33,784$16.24
29Tennessee$30,267$14.55
30Virginia$32,752$15.75
31New Jersey$33,556$16.13
32Louisiana$31,147$14.97
33Kansas$30,541$14.68
34Colorado$32,417$15.59
35Alaska$31,271$15.03
36Georgia$29,775$14.31
37South Carolina$30,482$14.65
38Maine$30,727$14.77
39Florida$29,455$14.16
40Texas$29,798$14.33
41Missouri$30,318$14.58
42Utah$28,549$13.73
43Alabama$29,611$14.24
44Indiana$27,417$13.18
45New Mexico$29,822$14.34
46Delaware$29,008$13.95
47West Virginia$28,634$13.77
48Idaho$29,083$13.98
49District of Columbia$30,938$14.87
50South Dakota$24,892$11.97
51Montana$25,629$12.32

Highest paying cities for shipping specialists

The highest-paying cities for shipping specialists are Puyallup, WA, Billerica, MA, and Roseville, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Puyallup, WA$40,225$19.34
2Billerica, MA$38,659$18.59
3Roseville, CA$37,407$17.98
4Eugene, OR$36,044$17.33
5Fargo, ND$35,627$17.13
6Roseville, MN$35,215$16.93
7Salem, NH$34,977$16.82
8Allentown, PA$34,771$16.72
9New York, NY$34,732$16.70
10Wausau, WI$33,803$16.25
11Boulder, CO$32,509$15.63
12Phoenix, AZ$32,298$15.53
13Grand Rapids, MI$32,284$15.52
14Bloomington, IL$31,764$15.27
15Madison, MS$30,974$14.89
16Cincinnati, OH$30,944$14.88
17Lawrence, KS$30,550$14.69
18Atlanta, GA$29,851$14.35
19Austin, TX$29,798$14.33
20Sarasota, FL$29,555$14.21

Shipping specialist salary details

A shipping specialist's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average shipping specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a shipping specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$33,465$2,789$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying shipping specialist jobs

The highest paying types of shipping specialists are specialist, materials specialist, and shipping lead.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Logistics Clerk$33,083$2,757$15.91102,800
Shipper$33,233$2,769$15.98169,934
Shipper Receiver$33,536$2,795$16.12190,995
Shipping And Receiving Coordinator$32,382$2,698$15.57137,539
Shipping And Receiving Clerk$33,438$2,787$16.08224,166
Shipping$31,192$2,599$15.00165,549

Top companies hiring shipping specialists now:

  1. Dell jobs (12)
  2. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital jobs (11)
  3. UPS jobs (33)
  4. Honeywell jobs (12)
  5. Amazon jobs (18)

Which companies pay shipping specialists the most?

Shipping specialist salaries at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Danaher are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shipping specialist salary at companies like DiaSorin Inc. and Catapult Systems are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Los Alamos National Laboratory$61,916$29.77
2Danaher$48,681$23.40
3DiaSorin Inc.$46,204$22.21
4Catapult Systems$41,807$20.10
5Zynex Medical$41,767$20.08
6NOV$41,281$19.85
7U.S. Pharmacopeia$41,148$19.78
8Relativity$40,497$19.47
9TruStile Doors$39,410$18.95
10Swanson Health Products$39,110$18.80
11Corsair$38,533$18.53
12Dr. Tavel$38,154$18.34
13The University of Kansas Health System$37,725$18.14
14Caris Life Sciences$37,475$18.02
15Hussmann$37,306$17.94
16DRB Systems$37,225$17.90
17Eurofins$37,185$17.88
18Waterford.org$37,122$17.85
19BSN SPORTS$36,974$17.78
20cornellcraneandsteel$36,888$17.73

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Shipping Specialist salary by industry

The average shipping specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average shipping specialist salary in the manufacturing industry is $36,575, the highest of any industry.
  • The average shipping specialist salary in the finance industry is $35,939.
  • Shipping specialists in the retail industry earn an average salary of $32,264, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for shipping specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$36,575$17.58
2Pharmaceutical$35,939$17.28
3Transportation$33,904$16.30
4Retail$32,264$15.51

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Shipping specialist salary trends

The average shipping specialist salary has risen by $6,141 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shipping specialist earned $27,324 annually, but today, they earn $33,465 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for shipping specialists over the last decade.

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Average shipping specialist salary over time

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Shipping specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,500$16.09+3.0%
2024$32,400$15.60+3.4%
2023$31,300$15.07+3.7%
2022$30,200$14.51+2.0%
2021$29,600$14.23+2.3%

Recently added shipping specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Adecco Us, Inc.Warehouse/Shipping SpecialistSaint Paul, MN06/26/2025$48,001
Automation Personnel ServicesShipping SpecialistSaint Rose, LA06/23/2025$37,566
PaylocityHardware Shipping Specialist ISchaumburg, IL06/21/2025$27,800
Antique Candle CoSeasonal Shipping SpecialistLafayette, IN06/20/2025$35,479
Paulo Products CompanyShipping Specialist ** 11Am-7PM**Nashville, TN06/19/2025$41,531
Engage EmployerPayroll Shipping SpecialistTampa, FL06/19/2025$38,088
Juneshine BrandsShipping SpecialistSan Diego, CA06/18/2025$43,827
Amber Specialty PharmacyShipping SpecialistDallas, TX06/17/2025$37,566
BASXShipping SpecialistRedmond, OR06/11/2025$38,610
NateraShipping SpecialistPleasanton, CA06/09/2025$41,740

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