Expeditor I Salary in the United States

How much does an Expeditor I make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Expeditor I in the United States is $77,612 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Expeditor I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,609
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,441 to $87,032
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,092
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Expeditor I Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,032 $7,253 $1,674 $42
Average $77,612 $6,468 $1,493 $37
25th Percentile $68,441 $5,703 $1,316 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Expeditor I Salaries

An Expeditor I'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 Expeditor I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Expeditor I'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): $76,919
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,514
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,197
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,625
  • Expert (over 8 years): $177,238
Levels Salary
Expeditor... Level Expeditor I$76,919
Purchasin... Level Expeditor I$88,514
Purchasin... Level Expeditor I$101,197
Purchasin... Level Expeditor I$127,625
Purchasin... Level Expeditor I$177,238
$76,919 0 yr
$88,514 < 2 yrs
$101,197 2-4 yrs
$127,625 5-8 yrs
$177,238 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Expeditor I 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 Expeditor Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,932.
  • California: $85,606.
  • Massachusetts: $84,465.

Top Paying Cities for Expeditor Is

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: $97,892
  • San Francisco: $96,820
  • Oakland: $94,779

What Skills Can Increase an Expeditor I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 14.93% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.69% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 14.93%
Food Handling 1.23%
Procurement 0.69%
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 an Expeditor I's salary.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • ERP: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Procurement
$104,000
34%
Supply Chain
$103,223
33%
ERP
$103,223
33%
Commitment
$101,671
31%
Collaboration
$100,119
29%
Leadership
$98,567
27%
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Expeditor I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Expeditor I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Expeditor positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Expeditor I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Expeditor I

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$97,014$47.025%
Chemicals$93,134$45.020%
Transportation$93,134$45.020%
Energy & Utilities$89,253$43.015%
Insurance$85,373$41.010%

Expeditor I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Expeditor I'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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Expeditor I

Salaries for an Expeditor I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,401 in 2023 to around $86,501 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Expeditor I salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Expeditor I Over Time

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2023
$87,401
2024
$86,912
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$86,501
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2024 $86,912
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  • Caesars Entertainment

    Columbus, OH

    Caesars Entertainment | Columbus, OH

    Must ensure that all food on food line is restocked, maintained at required temperatures and is distributed according to set portion controls at all times.... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Caesars Entertainment

    Columbus, OH

    Caesars Entertainment | Columbus, OH

    Caesars Entertainment - - Responsibilities: Perform basic food prep and line duties. Restock food line and maintain temperatures. Ensure plates are prepare... more

    1 Day Ago

  • Zenni

    Columbus, OH

    Zenni | Columbus, OH

    Lab Expeditor, Customer Service (Weekend Shift)Born from a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone, Zenni Optical has be... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Family Dollar

    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service Associate. We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties ... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Check Off Your List

    Columbus, OH

    Check Off Your List | Columbus, OH

    Executive Assistant. Check Off Your List (COYL) is hiring a remote part-time Executive Assistant to support our exponential growth. COYL provides highly tr... more

    2 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Expeditor I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Expeditor I?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Expeditor I roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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