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

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

How does experience change A Dock Worker's salary?

A Dock Worker's salary grows with experience: a Materials Handler I (0-1 years)earns $37,453, a Dock Worker (1-3 years)earns $41,751, a Materials Handler III (3-5 years)earns $47,105, a Materials Handling Supervisor (5+ years)earns $77,665,

What are the highest paying states for a Dock Worker?

Dock Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dock Worker roles are District of Columbia $46,012, California $45,838, Massachusetts $45,227. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dock Worker roles make?

Salaries for Dock Worker level roles vary by specialization: Loading Dock Worker: $81,709; Dock Supervisor: $65,890; Lead Dock Worker: $65,288; PM Dock Worker: $55,522; Casual Dock Worker: $50,789.

Dock Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dock Worker make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dock Worker in Delaware is $42,085 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,779
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,136 to $46,636
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,451

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Dock Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,636	$3,886	$897	$22
Average	$42,085	$3,507	$809	$20
25th Percentile	$39,136	$3,261	$753	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Dock Worker Salaries

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

How Do Dock 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 Dock Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,012.
California: $45,838.
Massachusetts: $45,227.

District of Columbia $46,012 California $45,838 Massachusetts $45,227 Washington $45,061 New Jersey $45,044 Alaska $44,986 Connecticut $44,413 New York $44,180

Hawaii $43,436 Rhode Island $43,087 Maryland $42,850 Minnesota $42,526 Colorado $42,401 Illinois $42,360 Oregon $42,202 Delaware $42,085

New Hampshire $42,012 Virginia $41,848 Pennsylvania $41,370 Nevada $41,129 North Dakota $41,050 Michigan $40,926 Wisconsin $40,880 Vermont $40,789

Texas $40,535 Maine $40,519 Arizona $40,494 Ohio $40,465 Georgia $40,082 Indiana $39,891 Wyoming $39,854 Utah $39,795

Iowa $39,771 Kansas $39,571 Louisiana $39,513 North Carolina $39,492 Missouri $39,484 Florida $39,322 Montana $39,234 Nebraska $39,151

Kentucky $39,106 South Carolina $38,939 Tennessee $38,835 Idaho $38,794 New Mexico $38,491 Oklahoma $38,424 Alabama $38,179 South Dakota $37,767

Arkansas $37,543 West Virginia $37,423 Mississippi $37,061

Top Paying Cities for Dock 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:

Lincoln: $43,556
Little Creek: $43,153
Magnolia: $43,332

Lincoln, DE $43,556 Little Creek, DE $43,153 Magnolia, DE $43,332 Milford, DE $43,556 Marydel, DE $42,991 Millsboro, DE $43,556 Millville, DE $43,847 Milton, DE $43,556

Nassau, DE $43,556 Ocean View, DE $43,847 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,847 Seaford, DE $43,099 Selbyville, DE $43,847 Smyrna, DE $42,941 Viola, DE $43,332 Woodside, DE $43,207

Bear, DE $42,626 Newark, DE $42,642 Claymont, DE $42,675 Delaware City, DE $42,642 Hockessin, DE $42,675 Kirkwood, DE $42,642 Middletown, DE $42,854 Montchanin, DE $42,675

New Castle, DE $42,675 Odessa, DE $42,912 Port Penn, DE $42,526 Rockland, DE $42,675 Saint Georges, DE $42,642 Townsend, DE $42,850 Winterthur, DE $42,675 Lewes, DE $43,556

Wilmington, DE $42,675 Dover, DE $43,133 Dover Afb, DE $43,232 Bethany Beach, DE $43,847 Bethel, DE $43,099 Bridgeville, DE $43,556 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,178 Cheswold, DE $43,033

Clayton, DE $42,925 Dagsboro, DE $43,847 Delmar, DE $43,099 Ellendale, DE $43,556 Felton, DE $43,556 Fenwick Island, DE $43,847 Frankford, DE $43,847 Frederica, DE $43,556

Georgetown, DE $43,556 Greenwood, DE $43,556 Harbeson, DE $43,556 Harrington, DE $43,556 Hartly, DE $42,904 Houston, DE $43,556 Kenton, DE $42,925 Laurel, DE $43,099

Yorklyn, DE $42,675

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

Understanding how a Dock 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 February 01, 2026

$39,136

Average $42,085/year

$46,636

$3,261

Average $3,507/month

$3,886

$753

Average $809/week

$897

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,636	$3,886	$897	$22
Average	$42,085	$3,507	$809	$20
25th Percentile	$39,136	$3,261	$753	$19

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