Shipper vs exporter

The differences between shippers and exporters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a shipper, becoming an exporter takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an exporter has an average salary of $64,791, which is higher than the $33,233 average annual salary of a shipper.

Shipper vs exporter overview

	Shipper	Exporter
Yearly salary	$33,233	$64,791
Hourly rate	$15.98	$31.15
Growth rate	-3%	4%
Number of jobs	169,934	679
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	12	4

Shipper vs exporter salary

Shippers and exporters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shipper	Exporter
Average salary	$33,233	$64,791
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $31,000 And $131,000
Highest paying City	Wausau, WI	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	Nucor	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between shipper and exporter education

There are a few differences between a shipper and an exporter in terms of educational background:

	Shipper	Exporter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	University of Pennsylvania

Shipper vs exporter demographics

Here are the differences between shippers' and exporters' demographics:

	Shipper	Exporter
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%	Male, 71.7% Female, 28.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 7.1% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.1% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Asian, 4.3% White, 79.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between shipper and exporter duties and responsibilities

Shipper example responsibilities.

Pack and ship gift packages via USPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
Use of drill press, wood see, nail gun, ginder, and stencils.
Prepare loads for LTL shipments.
Work with the USPS to ship packages internationally.
Process and schedule all shipments including LTL (less than truckload) and small package.
Review and assemble products order, create shipping labels, and deliver products to customers via UPS/FEDEX or DHL systems.

Exporter example responsibilities.

Set up bin stock programs at large OEM and MRO accounts and manage inventory levels.
Arrange DHL pickups for Varioline and SABIC accounts.
Perform regular sales visits throughout assign territory to develop relationship with independent grocery and convenient stores.
Set up bin stock programs at large OEM and MRO accounts and manage inventory levels.

Shipper vs exporter skills

Common shipper skills

Pallets, 12%
Basic Math, 10%
Math, 8%
Shipping Receiving, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%
Safety Standards, 5%

Common exporter skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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