Dock Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Dock Coordinator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dock Coordinator in the United States is $47,239 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,881 to $53,266
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,913
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Dock Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $53,266 $4,439 $1,024 $26
Average $47,239 $3,937 $908 $23
25th Percentile $42,881 $3,573 $825 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Dock Coordinator Salaries

A Dock Coordinator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dock Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dock Coordinator'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): $44,590
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,350
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,406
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,746
  • Expert (over 8 years): $48,913
Levels Salary
Entry Level Dock Coordinator$44,590
Intermediate Level Dock Coordinator$45,350
Senior Level Dock Coordinator$47,406
Specialist Level Dock Coordinator$48,746
Expert Level Dock Coordinator$48,913
$44,590 0 yr
$45,350 < 2 yrs
$47,406 2-4 yrs
$48,746 5-8 yrs
$48,913 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Dock Coordinators

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: $59,582
  • San Francisco: $58,996
  • Oakland: $57,688

What Skills Can Increase a Dock Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.99%
Container 2.28%
Housekeeping 1.47%
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 Dock Coordinator's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
$55,742
18%
Coordination
$54,797
16%
Problem Solving
$51,490
9%
Analysis
$50,073
6%
Coaching
$48,656
3%
ERP Systems
$48,183
2%
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How Education impacts a Dock Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dock Coordinators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dock Coordinator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,489 and $43,536).

Dock Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dock Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 68.7%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 10.5%
Masters 0.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Dock Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dock Coordinator'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dock Coordinator

Salaries for a Dock Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,767 in 2023 to around $45,420 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dock Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dock Coordinator Over Time

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