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Job outlook for shipping managers in the United States
Shipping manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected shipping manager job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for shipping managers are projected over the next decade.
Shipping manager salaries have increased 8% for shipping managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 45,702 shipping managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,541 active shipping manager job openings in the US.
The average shipping manager salary is $52,003.
Are shipping manager jobs in demand?
Yes, shipping manager jobs are in demand. Shipping manager demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Shipping manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of shipping manager jobs and the average shipping manager salary over time.
Shipping manager jobs over time
Shipping manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,702 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 41,802 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 40,809 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 38,113 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 38,325 | 0.01% |
Average shipping manager salary over time
Shipping manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,003 | $25.00 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $51,016 | $24.53 | --0.2% |
| 2024 | $51,108 | $24.57 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $49,883 | $23.98 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $48,119 | $23.13 | +3.0% |
Shipping manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of shipping manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where shipping managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for shipping managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 504 | 8% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 707 | 7% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 440 | 7% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 827 | 6% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 737 | 6% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 657 | 6% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 506 | 6% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 484 | 6% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 409 | 6% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 338 | 6% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 172 | 6% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 77 | 6% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 53 | 6% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,800 | 5% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 909 | 5% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 381 | 5% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 346 | 5% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 332 | 5% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 294 | 5% |
Most common cities for shipping managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kernersville | 1 | 4% | $48,851 |
| 2 | Mesquite | 4 | 3% | $49,331 |
| 3 | Gainesville | 1 | 3% | $46,237 |
| 4 | Jupiter | 1 | 2% | $46,337 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $46,513 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $50,187 |
| 7 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $45,662 |
| 8 | Stockton | 2 | 1% | $60,438 |
| 9 | Bolingbrook | 1 | 1% | $46,517 |
| 10 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $60,214 |
| 11 | Livermore | 1 | 1% | $60,706 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $55,944 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $46,131 |
| 14 | Hialeah | 1 | 0% | $46,907 |
| 15 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $49,347 |