What are the main factors that influence a Freight Receiving's salary?

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

How does experience change A Freight Receiving's salary?

A Freight Receiving's salary grows with experience: a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $41,756, a Freight Receiving (1-3 years)earns $46,677, a Shipping and Receiving Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $52,993, a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor (5+ years)earns $68,374, a Shipping Operations Manager (5+ years)earns $104,337,

What are the highest paying states for a Freight Receiving?

Freight Receiving salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freight Receiving roles are District of Columbia $52,779, California $52,579, Massachusetts $51,878. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freight Receiving roles make?

Salaries for Freight Receiving level roles vary by specialization: Freight Manager: $99,287; Freight Conductor: $96,622; Freight Forwarder: $88,130; Freight Analyst: $71,797; Freight Broker: $59,640.

Freight Receiving Salary in Delaware

How much does a Freight Receiving make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freight Receiving in Delaware is $48,275 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,579
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,554 to $53,145
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,166

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Freight Receiving Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,145	$4,429	$1,022	$26
Average	$48,275	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$44,554	$3,713	$857	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Freight Receiving Salaries

A Freight Receiving'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 Freight Receiving Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freight Receiving'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): $41,756
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,677
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,993
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,374
Expert (over 8 years): $104,337

Levels	Salary
Shipping ... Level Freight Receiving	$41,756
Freight R... Level Freight Receiving	$46,677
Shipping ... Level Freight Receiving	$52,993
Shipping ... Level Freight Receiving	$68,374
Shipping ... Level Freight Receiving	$104,337

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How Do Freight Receiving 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 Freight Receivings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,779.
California: $52,579.
Massachusetts: $51,878.

District of Columbia $52,779 California $52,579 Massachusetts $51,878 Washington $51,688 New Jersey $51,669 Alaska $51,602 Connecticut $50,944 New York $50,677

Hawaii $49,824 Rhode Island $49,424 Maryland $49,152 Minnesota $48,780 Colorado $48,637 Illinois $48,589 Oregon $48,408 Delaware $48,275

New Hampshire $48,191 Virginia $48,003 Pennsylvania $47,455 Nevada $47,178 North Dakota $47,088 Michigan $46,945 Wisconsin $46,892 Vermont $46,787

Texas $46,497 Maine $46,478 Arizona $46,449 Ohio $46,416 Georgia $45,977 Indiana $45,758 Wyoming $45,715 Utah $45,648

Iowa $45,620 Kansas $45,391 Louisiana $45,324 North Carolina $45,300 Missouri $45,291 Florida $45,105 Montana $45,005 Nebraska $44,909

Kentucky $44,857 South Carolina $44,666 Tennessee $44,547 Idaho $44,499 New Mexico $44,151 Oklahoma $44,075 Alabama $43,794 South Dakota $43,322

Arkansas $43,064 West Virginia $42,926 Mississippi $42,511

Top Paying Cities for Freight Receivings

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: $49,962
Little Creek: $49,500
Magnolia: $49,705

Lincoln, DE $49,962 Little Creek, DE $49,500 Magnolia, DE $49,705 Milford, DE $49,962 Marydel, DE $49,314 Millsboro, DE $49,962 Millville, DE $50,296 Milton, DE $49,962

Nassau, DE $49,962 Ocean View, DE $50,296 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,296 Seaford, DE $49,438 Selbyville, DE $50,296 Smyrna, DE $49,257 Viola, DE $49,705 Woodside, DE $49,562

Bear, DE $48,894 Newark, DE $48,913 Claymont, DE $48,952 Delaware City, DE $48,913 Hockessin, DE $48,952 Kirkwood, DE $48,913 Middletown, DE $49,157 Montchanin, DE $48,952

New Castle, DE $48,952 Odessa, DE $49,223 Port Penn, DE $48,780 Rockland, DE $48,952 Saint Georges, DE $48,913 Townsend, DE $49,152 Winterthur, DE $48,952 Lewes, DE $49,962

Wilmington, DE $48,952 Dover, DE $49,476 Dover Afb, DE $49,590 Bethany Beach, DE $50,296 Bethel, DE $49,438 Bridgeville, DE $49,962 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,528 Cheswold, DE $49,362

Clayton, DE $49,238 Dagsboro, DE $50,296 Delmar, DE $49,438 Ellendale, DE $49,962 Felton, DE $49,962 Fenwick Island, DE $50,296 Frankford, DE $50,296 Frederica, DE $49,962

Georgetown, DE $49,962 Greenwood, DE $49,962 Harbeson, DE $49,962 Harrington, DE $49,962 Hartly, DE $49,214 Houston, DE $49,962 Kenton, DE $49,238 Laurel, DE $49,438

Yorklyn, DE $48,952

Freight Receiving Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Receiving'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 April 01, 2026

$44,554

Average $48,275/year

$53,145

$3,713

Average $4,023/month

$4,429

$857

Average $928/week

$1,022

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,145	$4,429	$1,022	$26
Average	$48,275	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$44,554	$3,713	$857	$21

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