What are the main factors that influence a Port Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Port Worker?

Port Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Port Worker roles are District of Columbia $40,629, California $40,475, Massachusetts $39,935. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Port Worker roles make?

Salaries for Port Worker level roles vary by specialization: Port Captain: $109,851; Port Director: $108,739; Port Engineer: $80,273; Port Operations Manager: $71,135; Port Manager: $60,333.

Port Worker Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Port Worker make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Port Worker in Hawaii is $38,354 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Port Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,849
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,864 to $42,277
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,508

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Port Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,277	$3,523	$813	$20
Average	$38,354	$3,196	$738	$18
25th Percentile	$36,864	$3,072	$709	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Port Worker Salaries

A Port Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Port Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Port Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $40,629.
California: $40,475.
Massachusetts: $39,935.

District of Columbia $40,629 California $40,475 Massachusetts $39,935 Washington $39,789 New Jersey $39,774 Alaska $39,723 Connecticut $39,216 New York $39,011

Hawaii $38,354 Rhode Island $38,046 Maryland $37,836 Minnesota $37,550 Colorado $37,440 Illinois $37,403 Oregon $37,264 Delaware $37,161

New Hampshire $37,097 Virginia $36,952 Pennsylvania $36,530 Nevada $36,317 North Dakota $36,248 Michigan $36,137 Wisconsin $36,097 Vermont $36,016

Texas $35,792 Maine $35,778 Arizona $35,756 Ohio $35,730 Georgia $35,393 Indiana $35,224 Wyoming $35,191 Utah $35,139

Iowa $35,117 Kansas $34,941 Louisiana $34,890 North Carolina $34,871 Missouri $34,864 Florida $34,721 Montana $34,644 Nebraska $34,571

Kentucky $34,530 South Carolina $34,383 Tennessee $34,292 Idaho $34,255 New Mexico $33,987 Oklahoma $33,928 Alabama $33,712 South Dakota $33,349

Arkansas $33,150 West Virginia $33,044 Mississippi $32,725

Top Paying Cities for Port Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $38,146
Anahola: $37,646
Captain Cook: $37,608

Aiea, HI $38,146 Anahola, HI $37,646 Captain Cook, HI $37,608 Eleele, HI $37,722 Ewa Beach, HI $38,112 Kapolei, HI $38,082 Haiku, HI $37,674 Hakalau, HI $37,589

Haleiwa, HI $38,009 Hana, HI $37,584 Hanalei, HI $37,597 Hanamaulu, HI $37,673 Hanapepe, HI $37,720 Hauula, HI $38,066 Hawaii National Park, HI $37,633 Hawi, HI $37,696

Hilo, HI $37,669 Princeville, HI $37,665 Holualoa, HI $37,623 Honaunau, HI $37,558 Honokaa, HI $37,607 Honomu, HI $37,666 Hoolehua, HI $37,558 Kaaawa, HI $38,079

Kahuku, HI $37,998 Kahului, HI $37,761 Kailua, HI $38,134 Ocean View, HI $37,654 Waikoloa, HI $37,651 Keauhou, HI $37,623 Kailua Kona, HI $37,669 Kalaheo, HI $37,677

Kalaupapa, HI $37,524 Kamuela, HI $37,626 Kaneohe, HI $38,126 Kapaa, HI $37,718 Kaumakani, HI $37,738 Kaunakakai, HI $37,603 Keaau, HI $37,695 Kealakekua, HI $37,675

Kealia, HI $37,688 Kekaha, HI $37,650 Kihei, HI $37,722 Kilauea, HI $37,666 Kapaau, HI $37,638 Koloa, HI $37,683 Kualapuu, HI $37,592 Kunia, HI $38,070

Kurtistown, HI $37,676 Lahaina, HI $37,683 Laie, HI $38,031 Lanai City, HI $37,592 Laupahoehoe, HI $37,687 Lawai, HI $37,738 Lihue, HI $37,673 Makawao, HI $37,703

Makaweli, HI $37,590 Maunaloa, HI $37,501 Mountain View, HI $37,656 Naalehu, HI $37,580 Ninole, HI $37,555 Ookala, HI $37,567 Paauilo, HI $37,613 Pahala, HI $37,591

Pahoa, HI $37,640 Paia, HI $37,685 Papaaloa, HI $37,692 Papaikou, HI $37,614 Pearl City, HI $38,119 Pepeekeo, HI $37,687 Puunene, HI $37,761 Volcano, HI $37,633

Wahiawa, HI $38,053 Pukalani, HI $37,703 Mililani, HI $38,099 Kula, HI $37,625 Waialua, HI $37,988 Waianae, HI $38,023 Wailuku, HI $37,702 Waimanalo, HI $38,127

Waimea, HI $37,735 Waipahu, HI $38,102 Honolulu, HI $38,159 J B P H H, HI $38,153 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $38,074 Schofield Barracks, HI $38,063 Fort Shafter, HI $38,159 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $38,159

Camp H M Smith, HI $38,151 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $38,114 Wake Island, HI $38,159

Port Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Port Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$36,864

Average $38,354/year

$42,277

$3,072

Average $3,196/month

$3,523

$709

Average $738/week

$813

$18

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,277	$3,523	$813	$20
Average	$38,354	$3,196	$738	$18
25th Percentile	$36,864	$3,072	$709	$18

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