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Shipping and receiving supervisor salary

Average shipping and receiving supervisor salary

$36,211

$17.41 hourly rate

Entry-level shipping and receiving supervisor salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor is estimated at $36,211 per year. This figure represents a vital benchmark for those considering a career in logistics and supply chain management. Salaries can vary significantly based on geographic location, industry, and individual experience levels.

For instance, states like California and New York tend to offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals in these areas. In contrast, regions with lower living costs may present more modest salary expectations. Job seekers should consider these factors when evaluating potential job opportunities.

Top Industries

Industries such as manufacturing and retail often provide the highest paying positions for Shipping and Receiving Supervisors. These sectors value expertise in inventory management and logistics, making them competitive employers.

To maximize earning potential, professionals may also explore certifications and specialized training that enhance their skill set, positioning them favorably in the job market. By staying informed about salary trends and industry demands, aspiring Shipping and Receiving Supervisors can make strategic career decisions that lead to rewarding roles.

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Nordson$47,869
Dealers Wholesale$40,108

Shipping and receiving supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a shipping and receiving supervisor typically falls between $36,211 and $67,795.
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$36,211yearly
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$66,746yearly
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$67,795yearly

Average shipping and receiving supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for shipping and receiving supervisors are Connecticut, California, and Washington. The lowest average shipping and receiving supervisor salary states are Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for shipping and receiving supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$41,888$20.14
2Indiana$40,494$19.47
3Connecticut$43,040$20.69
4California$42,804$20.58
5Washington$42,459$20.41
6Oregon$40,742$19.59
7Colorado$40,541$19.49
8Michigan$37,654$18.10
9Wisconsin$37,842$18.19
10Pennsylvania$38,061$18.30
11Vermont$41,451$19.93
12West Virginia$39,936$19.20
13Illinois$38,084$18.31
14New Mexico$40,543$19.49
15Delaware$39,871$19.17
16Massachusetts$40,095$19.28
17North Dakota$38,250$18.39
18Arizona$36,596$17.59
19Ohio$35,058$16.85
20Hawaii$39,574$19.03
21Alaska$41,891$20.14
22Idaho$38,543$18.53
23Arkansas$36,902$17.74
24Iowa$35,831$17.23
25New Jersey$37,463$18.01
26Kentucky$34,078$16.38
27Utah$35,000$16.83
28District of Columbia$40,531$19.49
29Kansas$34,858$16.76
30Minnesota$36,125$17.37
31Texas$34,758$16.71
32Nebraska$35,436$17.04
33New York$36,081$17.35
34Montana$36,674$17.63
35Maryland$35,671$17.15
36South Dakota$34,753$16.71
37Maine$35,025$16.84
38Georgia$32,947$15.84
39Rhode Island$35,437$17.04
40Mississippi$30,839$14.83
41Missouri$33,244$15.98
42Tennessee$30,217$14.53
43Florida$28,643$13.77
44South Carolina$32,042$15.40
45New Hampshire$32,814$15.78
46North Carolina$30,419$14.62
47Wyoming$33,497$16.10
48Alabama$31,465$15.13
49Virginia$30,466$14.65
50Oklahoma$29,386$14.13
51Louisiana$28,210$13.56
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Highest paying cities for shipping and receiving supervisors

The highest-paying cities for shipping and receiving supervisors are Kent, WA, Los Angeles, CA, and Fort Wayne, IN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Kent, WA$42,591$20.48
2Los Angeles, CA$42,423$20.40
3Fort Wayne, IN$41,160$19.79
4Aurora, CO$40,552$19.50
5Grand Forks, ND$38,658$18.59
6Elk Grove Village, IL$38,283$18.41
7Muskegon, MI$37,890$18.22
8Phoenix, AZ$36,687$17.64
9Saint Paul, MN$36,079$17.35
10Ankeny, IA$35,803$17.21
11Dallas, TX$34,748$16.71
12Saint Louis, MO$33,119$15.92
13Kennesaw, GA$33,054$15.89
14Spartanburg, SC$32,335$15.55
15Gastonia, NC$30,315$14.57
16Memphis, TN$30,121$14.48

Shipping and receiving supervisor salary details

A shipping and receiving supervisor's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average shipping and receiving supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a shipping and receiving supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$36,211$3,018$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying shipping and receiving supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of shipping and receiving supervisors are yarding supervisor, supervisor, and shipping manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Warehouse Lead$41,281$3,440$19.85123,344
Material Handler Lead$37,147$3,096$17.8637,577
Shipping$31,192$2,599$15.00165,549
Supervisor$53,902$4,492$25.91224,920
Receiving Lead$38,819$3,235$18.66128,286
Receiving Manager$34,854$2,904$16.7631,036

Top companies hiring shipping and receiving supervisors now:

  1. MSI jobs (15)
  2. International Paper jobs (12)
  3. UPS jobs (14)
  4. Lear jobs (12)
  5. United States Marine Corps jobs (14)

Which companies pay shipping and receiving supervisors the most?

Shipping and receiving supervisor salaries at Nordson and Danaher are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shipping and receiving supervisor salary at companies like Simpson Manufacturing Co and Tenneco are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nordson$47,869$23.01
2Danaher$45,648$21.95
3Simpson Manufacturing Co$44,987$21.63
4Tenneco$44,946$21.61
5MSI$44,893$21.58
6Harsco$44,349$21.32
7Oldcastle Infrastructure$44,045$21.18
8Beckman Coulter$43,143$20.74
9Dana Incorporated$43,042$20.69
10Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC$42,156$20.27
11NEOTech$42,140$20.26
12Lee Hecht Harrison$41,331$19.87
13Trane$41,273$19.84
14Lexus of Pembroke Pines$40,961$19.69
15Cargill$40,788$19.61
16Open Systems Technologies$40,719$19.58
17FlightSafety International$40,690$19.56
18Cooper Standard$40,473$19.46
19Reyes Holdings$40,265$19.36
20Dealers Wholesale$40,108$19.28

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Shipping And Receiving Supervisor salary by industry

The average shipping and receiving supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average shipping and receiving supervisor salary in the automotive industry is $40,669, the highest of any industry.
  • The average shipping and receiving supervisor salary in the finance industry is $40,094.
  • Shipping and receiving supervisors in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $35,287, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for shipping and receiving supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Automotive$40,669$19.55
2Technology$40,094$19.28
3Transportation$37,389$17.98
4Retail$37,023$17.80
5Manufacturing$35,287$16.96

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Shipping and receiving supervisor salary trends

The average shipping and receiving supervisor salary has risen by $4,313 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shipping and receiving supervisor earned $31,898 annually, but today, they earn $36,211 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for shipping and receiving supervisors over the last decade.

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Average shipping and receiving supervisor salary over time

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Shipping and receiving supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$36,200$17.41-0.4%
2024$36,300$17.47-0.8%
2023$36,600$17.61+3.2%
2022$35,500$17.05+2.7%
2021$34,500$16.59+2.5%

Recently added shipping and receiving supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Qual Pac CharlotteShipping & Receiving SupervisorCharlotte, NC06/27/2025$41,740
AerotekShipping/ReceivingInver Grove Heights, MN06/25/2025$41,740
Family Fresh PackShipping & Receiving SupervisorMonticello, WI06/25/2025$60,000
Cnc Associates NyShipping/Receiving Warehouse-Bilingual/SpanishSpartanburg, SC06/23/2025$41,740
Miter Brands2Nd Shift Shipping & Receiving SupervisorPrescott Valley, AZ06/18/2025$67,000
AclocheShipping/ReceivingDelaware, OH06/17/2025$36,523
MiamilakeskiaShipping & ReceivingFort Pierce, FL06/16/2025$25,044
Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.Supervisor, Shipping/ReceivingStockton, CA06/14/2025$70,400
Pet ProcessorsShipping and ReceivingPainesville, OH06/12/2025$35,479
McKinstry CoShipping & Receiving SupervisorSeattle, WA06/11/2025$55,800

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