Shipper vs manufacturer

The differences between shippers and manufacturers 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 a manufacturer takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a shipper has an average salary of $33,233, which is higher than the $32,213 average annual salary of a manufacturer.

The top three skills for a shipper include pallets, basic math and math. The most important skills for a manufacturer are assembly line, basic math, and work ethic.

Shipper vs manufacturer overview

	Shipper	Manufacturer
Yearly salary	$33,233	$32,213
Hourly rate	$15.98	$15.49
Growth rate	-3%	7%
Number of jobs	169,934	42,506
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	12	2

Shipper vs manufacturer salary

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

	Shipper	Manufacturer
Average salary	$33,233	$32,213
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $39,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Wausau, WI	Fargo, ND
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Wyoming
Best paying company	Nucor	ABB
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Telecommunication

Differences between shipper and manufacturer education

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

	Shipper	Manufacturer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Shipper vs manufacturer demographics

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

	Shipper	Manufacturer
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%	Male, 72.1% Female, 27.9%
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, 11.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between shipper and manufacturer 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.

Manufacturer example responsibilities.

Manage the flow of each pallet to ensure the group is able to produce the quality product.
Use of CNC machines for the manufacturing and quality control of hot tubs.
Mask and prepare airplane fuel and air filters to be prime and paint.
Inspect, inventory, mask and unmask all unpaint and paint parts for helicopters.
Improve on ISO and training standards by implementing work instructions on computer interface rather than paper.
Assemble dashboards and trunks (car parts) for Honda using drills, and other equipment.

Shipper vs manufacturer skills

Common shipper skills

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

Common manufacturer skills

Assembly Line, 18%
Basic Math, 16%
Work Ethic, 15%
Power Saws, 12%
Ladders, 9%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%