Dockworker Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Dockworker Lead make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dockworker Lead in the United States is $43,245 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,158
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,129 to $46,340
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,381
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Dockworker Lead Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,340 $3,862 $891 $22
Average $43,245 $3,604 $832 $21
25th Percentile $39,129 $3,261 $752 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Dockworker Lead Salaries

A Dockworker Lead'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 Experience Level Affects Dockworker Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dockworker Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,615
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,934
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,245
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,155
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,383
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dockworker Lead$41,615
Intermediate Level Dockworker Lead$41,934
Senior Level Dockworker Lead$43,245
Specialist Level Dockworker Lead$44,155
Expert Level Dockworker Lead$44,383
$41,615 0 yr
$41,934 < 2 yrs
$43,245 2-4 yrs
$44,155 5-8 yrs
$44,383 > 8 yrs
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How Do Dockworker Lead 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 Dockworker Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,881.
  • California: $47,699.
  • Massachusetts: $47,064.

Top Paying Cities for Dockworker Leads

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:

  • San Jose: $54,545
  • San Francisco: $53,948
  • Oakland: $52,811

What Skills Can Increase a Dockworker Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 35.03% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 35.03%
Work Ethic 3.22%
Customer Satisfaction 0.79%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dockworker Lead's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 48%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
$64,003
48%
Scheduling
$55,786
29%
Verbal Communication
$55,354
28%
Communication Skills
$52,759
22%
Customer Satisfaction
$52,759
22%
Work Ethic
$50,164
16%
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Dockworker Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dockworker Lead roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Durable, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Dockworker Lead positions in Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Dockworker Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Dockworker Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$51,894$25.020%

Dockworker Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dockworker Lead'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

Salary Trends for Dockworker Lead

Salaries for a Dockworker Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,546 in 2023 to around $45,437 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dockworker Lead salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dockworker Lead Over Time

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2023
$45,546
2024
$45,541
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$45,437
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2024 $45,541
2025 $45,437
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Dockworker Lead

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Dockworker Lead?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Dockworker Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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