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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for shippings in the United States. Shipping positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for shippings.In fact, our research shows that Kansas is the best state for shippings in America. The best city in America for shippings with the highest pay is Beaverton, OR.
The median salary for shippings in Kansas is $33,241. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $22,807, which ranked worst for shippings, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a shipping, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for shippings in 2025
1. Kansas
Total shipping jobs: 178 Average annual salary: $33,241 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
2. Washington
Total shipping jobs: 363 Average annual salary: $37,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
3. Oregon
Total shipping jobs: 222 Average annual salary: $35,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
4. Nevada
Total shipping jobs: 159 Average annual salary: $31,875 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
5. Illinois
Total shipping jobs: 883 Average annual salary: $32,391 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
6. Iowa
Total shipping jobs: 263 Average annual salary: $31,081 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
7. Michigan
Total shipping jobs: 420 Average annual salary: $31,601 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. Minnesota
Total shipping jobs: 450 Average annual salary: $31,547 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
9. California
Total shipping jobs: 1,774 Average annual salary: $33,355 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
10. Arizona
Total shipping jobs: 282 Average annual salary: $31,282 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
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Detailed list of the best states for a shipping
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $33,241 | $26,000 | 2,913,123 | 178 |
| 2 | Washington | $37,447 | $29,000 | 7,405,743 | 363 |
| 3 | Oregon | $35,394 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 222 |
| 4 | Nevada | $31,875 | $25,000 | 2,998,039 | 159 |
| 5 | Illinois | $32,391 | $26,000 | 12,802,023 | 883 |
| 6 | Iowa | $31,081 | $25,000 | 3,145,711 | 263 |
| 7 | Michigan | $31,601 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 420 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $31,547 | $25,000 | 5,576,606 | 450 |
| 9 | California | $33,355 | $26,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,774 |
| 10 | Arizona | $31,282 | $24,000 | 7,016,270 | 282 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $30,367 | $24,000 | 3,004,279 | 126 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $28,718 | $23,000 | 5,795,483 | 509 |
| 13 | Ohio | $28,586 | $23,000 | 11,658,609 | 802 |
| 14 | Indiana | $28,475 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 678 |
| 15 | Colorado | $32,715 | $26,000 | 5,607,154 | 198 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $28,306 | $22,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,019 |
| 17 | Utah | $28,855 | $22,000 | 3,101,833 | 251 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $30,895 | $24,000 | 579,315 | 9 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $29,829 | $24,000 | 3,930,864 | 124 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $30,942 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 449 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $28,685 | $23,000 | 1,342,795 | 143 |
| 22 | Texas | $29,192 | $23,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,109 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $30,017 | $24,000 | 755,393 | 31 |
| 24 | Montana | $30,790 | $24,000 | 1,050,493 | 15 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $35,383 | $29,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $27,302 | $22,000 | 4,454,189 | 309 |
| 27 | New York | $30,327 | $24,000 | 19,849,399 | 538 |
| 28 | Virginia | $30,068 | $24,000 | 8,470,020 | 372 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $29,003 | $23,000 | 1,059,639 | 49 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $27,571 | $22,000 | 5,024,369 | 319 |
| 31 | Georgia | $27,098 | $22,000 | 10,429,379 | 871 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $27,295 | $22,000 | 10,273,419 | 682 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $26,292 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 617 |
| 34 | Alabama | $27,606 | $22,000 | 4,874,747 | 195 |
| 35 | Maryland | $29,681 | $23,000 | 6,052,177 | 294 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $28,118 | $22,000 | 9,005,644 | 458 |
| 37 | Missouri | $27,827 | $22,000 | 6,113,532 | 304 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $27,467 | $22,000 | 1,920,076 | 115 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $28,655 | $22,000 | 4,684,333 | 79 |
| 40 | Vermont | $27,881 | $22,000 | 623,657 | 44 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $27,852 | $22,000 | 3,588,184 | 150 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $25,204 | $20,000 | 2,984,100 | 200 |
| 43 | Idaho | $27,396 | $21,000 | 1,716,943 | 57 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $27,479 | $21,000 | 2,088,070 | 26 |
| 45 | Florida | $26,106 | $20,000 | 20,984,400 | 823 |
| 46 | Alaska | $26,941 | $22,000 | 739,795 | 15 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $25,581 | $20,000 | 1,815,857 | 36 |
| 48 | Delaware | $25,666 | $20,000 | 961,939 | 47 |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $27,311 | $21,000 | 693,972 | 9 |
| 50 | Maine | $24,476 | $20,000 | 1,335,907 | 53 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $22,807 | $18,000 | 869,666 | 44 |
Highest paying states for shippings
| Rank | State | Avg. Shipping Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $33,241 |
| 2 | Washington | $37,447 |
| 3 | Oregon | $35,394 |
| 4 | Nevada | $31,875 |
| 5 | Illinois | $32,391 |
| 6 | Iowa | $31,081 |
| 7 | Michigan | $31,601 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $31,547 |
| 9 | California | $33,355 |
| 10 | Arizona | $31,282 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $30,367 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $28,718 |
| 13 | Ohio | $28,586 |
| 14 | Indiana | $28,475 |
| 15 | Colorado | $32,715 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $28,306 |
| 17 | Utah | $28,855 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $30,895 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $29,829 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $30,942 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $28,685 |
| 22 | Texas | $29,192 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $30,017 |
| 24 | Montana | $30,790 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $35,383 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $27,302 |
| 27 | New York | $30,327 |
| 28 | Virginia | $30,068 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $29,003 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $27,571 |
| 31 | Georgia | $27,098 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $27,295 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $26,292 |
| 34 | Alabama | $27,606 |
| 35 | Maryland | $29,681 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $28,118 |
| 37 | Missouri | $27,827 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $27,467 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $28,655 |
| 40 | Vermont | $27,881 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $27,852 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $25,204 |
| 43 | Idaho | $27,396 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $27,479 |
| 45 | Florida | $26,106 |
| 46 | Alaska | $26,941 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $25,581 |
| 48 | Delaware | $25,666 |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $27,311 |
| 50 | Maine | $24,476 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $22,807 |
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Updated January 8, 2025