Casual Dock Worker Salary in the United States

How much does a Casual Dock Worker make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Casual Dock Worker in the United States is $50,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,735
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,436 to $57,571
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,551
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Casual Dock Worker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $57,571 $4,798 $1,107 $28
Average $50,800 $4,233 $977 $24
25th Percentile $45,436 $3,786 $874 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Casual Dock Worker Salaries

A Casual 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Casual Dock Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Casual Dock Worker'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): $48,547
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,946
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,800
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,791
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,289
Levels Salary
Entry Level Casual Dock Worker$48,547
Intermediate Level Casual Dock Worker$48,946
Senior Level Casual Dock Worker$50,800
Specialist Level Casual Dock Worker$52,791
Expert Level Casual Dock Worker$53,289
$48,547 0 yr
$48,946 < 2 yrs
$50,800 2-4 yrs
$52,791 5-8 yrs
$53,289 > 8 yrs
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How Do Casual 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 Casual Dock Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $56,246.
  • California: $56,033.
  • Massachusetts: $55,286.

Top Paying Cities for Casual 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:

  • San Jose: $64,074
  • San Francisco: $63,373
  • Oakland: $62,037

What Skills Can Increase a Casual Dock Worker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.31% 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.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 3.13% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.31%
Data Entry 3.13%
Microsoft Office 2.56%
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 Casual Dock Worker's salary.
  • Contract Review: Can increase your salary by up to 77%.
  • Computer Hardware: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Administrative Support: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Contract Review
$89,916
77%
Computer Hardware
$59,436
17%
Administrative Support
$55,880
10%
PowerPoint
$55,372
9%
Scheduling
$55,372
9%
Commitment
$55,372
9%
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Casual Dock Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Casual Dock Worker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Casual Dock Worker positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Casual Dock Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Casual Dock Worker

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$71,120$34.040%
Energy & Utilities$66,040$32.030%
Aerospace & Defense$60,960$29.020%
Insurance$58,420$28.015%
Chemicals$55,880$27.010%

How Education impacts a Casual Dock Worker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Casual Dock Workers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Casual Dock Worker with a No Diploma is between $41,223 and $44,618).

Casual Dock Worker Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Casual Dock Worker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 76.8%
High School 76.8%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 8.9%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Casual Dock Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Casual 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Casual Dock Worker

Salaries for a Casual Dock Worker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,036 in 2023 to around $51,934 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Casual Dock Worker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Casual Dock Worker Over Time

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2023
$52,036
2024
$52,156
2025
$51,934
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2024 $52,156
2025 $51,934
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FAQ about Casual Dock Worker

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Casual Dock Worker?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Casual Dock Worker roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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