Sorter/loader vs dock worker

The differences between sorter/loaders and dock workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a dock worker has an average salary of $36,027, which is higher than the $31,896 average annual salary of a sorter/loader.

The top three skills for a sorter/loader include tractor trailer, safety procedures and pallet jack. The most important skills for a dock worker are safety rules, tractor trailer, and LTL.

Sorter/loader vs dock worker overview

	Sorter/Loader	Dock Worker
Yearly salary	$31,896	$36,027
Hourly rate	$15.33	$17.32
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	27,603	119,104
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Sorter/loader vs dock worker salary

Sorter/loaders and dock workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sorter/Loader	Dock Worker
Average salary	$31,896	$36,027
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $29,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Coon Rapids, MN
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between sorter/loader and dock worker education

There are a few differences between a sorter/loader and a dock worker in terms of educational background:

	Sorter/Loader	Dock Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sorter/loader vs dock worker demographics

Here are the differences between sorter/loaders' and dock workers' demographics:

	Sorter/Loader	Dock Worker
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 80.3% Female, 19.7%	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.2% White, 55.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 5.1% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between sorter/loader and dock worker duties and responsibilities

Sorter/loader example responsibilities.

Process mail using automate mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
Thrive in this fast-pace environment requiring memorization, accuracy, and stamina.

Dock worker example responsibilities.

Operate yard truck to manage dock needs, maintain safety and cleanliness of dock as well as yard.
Work with AS400 WMS to coordinate the movement of freight in and out of the terminal.
Use of the AS400 to process outbound shipments, including but not limit to data entry, and BOL imaging.
Print BOL for daily deliveries.
Use RF scanning system to select orders.
Process and palletize all damage, penny, and RTV merchandise.

Sorter/loader vs dock worker skills

Common sorter/loader skills

Tractor Trailer, 28%
Safety Procedures, 21%
Pallet Jack, 12%
Conveyor Belts, 5%
Delivery Truck, 4%
Load Trailers, 4%

Common dock worker skills

Safety Rules, 12%
Tractor Trailer, 8%
LTL, 8%
Unload Trailers, 6%
Basic Math, 5%
Dock Equipment, 5%