What are the main factors that influence a Truck Unloader's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Truck Unloader?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Truck Unloader roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Truck Unloader's salary?

A Truck Unloader's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,013 for beginners, reaching about $49,081 at mid-level, and approach $49,587 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Truck Unloader?

Truck Unloader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Truck Unloader roles are District of Columbia $49,772, California $49,583, Massachusetts $48,923. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Truck Unloader roles make?

Salaries for Truck Unloader level roles vary by specialization: Lumper Unloader: $43,415; Loader and Unloader: $43,228; Freight Unloader: $43,177; Backhauler Unloader: $41,642; Container Unloader: $41,541.

Truck Unloader Salary in Washington

How much does a Truck Unloader make in Washington?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Truck Unloader in Washington is $48,743 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,686
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,451 to $54,471
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,544

10% $40,544

50% (Median) $48,743

90% $59,686

Truck Unloader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,471	$4,539	$1,048	$26
Average	$48,743	$4,062	$937	$23
25th Percentile	$44,451	$3,704	$855	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Truck Unloader Salaries

A Truck Unloader'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 Truck Unloader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Truck Unloader'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): $47,013
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,688
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,081
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,271
Expert (over 8 years): $49,587

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Truck Unloader	$47,013
Intermediate Level Truck Unloader	$47,688
Senior Level Truck Unloader	$49,081
Specialist Level Truck Unloader	$49,271
Expert Level Truck Unloader	$49,587

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How Do Truck Unloader 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 Truck Unloaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,772.
California: $49,583.
Massachusetts: $48,923.

District of Columbia $49,772 California $49,583 Massachusetts $48,923 Washington $48,743 New Jersey $48,725 Alaska $48,662 Connecticut $48,041 New York $47,790

Hawaii $46,985 Rhode Island $46,607 Maryland $46,351 Minnesota $46,001 Colorado $45,866 Illinois $45,821 Oregon $45,650 Delaware $45,524

New Hampshire $45,445 Virginia $45,268 Pennsylvania $44,751 Nevada $44,490 North Dakota $44,405 Michigan $44,270 Wisconsin $44,220 Vermont $44,122

Texas $43,847 Maine $43,829 Arizona $43,802 Ohio $43,771 Georgia $43,357 Indiana $43,151 Wyoming $43,110 Utah $43,047

Iowa $43,020 Kansas $42,804 Louisiana $42,742 North Carolina $42,719 Missouri $42,710 Florida $42,535 Montana $42,440 Nebraska $42,350

Kentucky $42,301 South Carolina $42,121 Tennessee $42,009 Idaho $41,964 New Mexico $41,636 Oklahoma $41,564 Alabama $41,299 South Dakota $40,853

Arkansas $40,611 West Virginia $40,480 Mississippi $40,089

Top Paying Cities for Truck Unloaders

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:

Auburn: $48,683
Federal Way: $48,662
Bellevue: $49,662

Auburn, WA $48,683

Federal Way, WA $48,662

Bellevue, WA $49,662

Black Diamond, WA $48,423

Bothell, WA $49,427

Burton, WA $48,751

Carnation, WA $48,696

Duvall, WA $48,857

Edmonds, WA $49,271

Enumclaw, WA $47,715

Fall City, WA $48,914

Hobart, WA $48,726

Issaquah, WA $49,084

Kenmore, WA $49,529

Kent, WA $48,726

Kirkland, WA $49,631

Lynnwood, WA $49,171

Maple Valley, WA $48,683

Medina, WA $49,676

Mercer Island, WA $49,659

Mountlake Terrace, WA $49,304

North Bend, WA $48,210

Pacific, WA $48,655

Preston, WA $48,990

Ravensdale, WA $48,294

Redmond, WA $49,559

Redondo, WA $48,717

Renton, WA $49,251

Rollingbay, WA $49,074

Seahurst, WA $49,342

Snoqualmie, WA $48,576

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $47,141

Vashon, WA $48,786

Woodinville, WA $49,259

Sammamish, WA $49,390

Mill Creek, WA $48,955

Seattle, WA $49,691

Bainbridge Island, WA $49,145

Everett, WA $49,003

Acme, WA $46,461

Anacortes, WA $46,899

Blakely Island, WA $46,578

Arlington, WA $48,316

Baring, WA $47,939

Bellingham, WA $46,401

Blaine, WA $46,304

Bow, WA $46,510

Burlington, WA $46,769

Clearlake, WA $47,032

Clinton, WA $48,861

Concrete, WA $46,532

Conway, WA $47,753

Coupeville, WA $47,989

Custer, WA $46,358

Darrington, WA $46,552

Deer Harbor, WA $46,605

Deming, WA $46,447

Eastsound, WA $46,424

Everson, WA $46,367

Ferndale, WA $46,380

Freeland, WA $48,598

Friday Harbor, WA $46,692

Gold Bar, WA $48,041

Granite Falls, WA $48,251

Greenbank, WA $48,446

Hamilton, WA $46,930

Index, WA $47,321

La Conner, WA $47,136

Lake Stevens, WA $48,996

North Lakewood, WA $48,679

Langley, WA $48,749

Lopez Island, WA $46,793

Lummi Island, WA $46,406

Lyman, WA $46,913

Lynden, WA $46,360

Maple Falls, WA $46,344

Marblemount, WA $46,440

Marysville, WA $49,005

Monroe, WA $48,601

Mount Vernon, WA $47,221

Mukilteo, WA $48,982

Nooksack, WA $46,361

Oak Harbor, WA $47,457

Olga, WA $46,485

Orcas, WA $46,569

Point Roberts, WA $46,206

Camano Island, WA $48,220

Rockport, WA $45,818

Sedro Woolley, WA $46,794

Shaw Island, WA $46,649

Silvana, WA $48,598

Skykomish, WA $47,094

Snohomish, WA $48,830

Stanwood, WA $48,417

Startup, WA $48,311

Sultan, WA $48,348

Sumas, WA $46,345

Waldron, WA $46,424

Anderson Island, WA $48,291

Ashford, WA $47,385

Beaver, WA $46,087

Bremerton, WA $48,783

Silverdale, WA $48,702

Brinnon, WA $48,181

Buckley, WA $48,349

Burley, WA $48,618

Carbonado, WA $47,930

Carlsborg, WA $47,076

Chimacum, WA $48,168

Clallam Bay, WA $46,095

Dupont, WA $48,201

Eatonville, WA $47,804

Gig Harbor, WA $48,457

Elbe, WA $47,529

Forks, WA $46,170

Fox Island, WA $48,586

Glenoma, WA $46,847

Graham, WA $48,335

Port Hadlock, WA $48,154

Hansville, WA $48,600

Indianola, WA $49,256

Joyce, WA $46,271

Kapowsin, WA $48,162

Keyport, WA $48,863

Kingston, WA $48,960

La Grande, WA $47,737

Lakebay, WA $48,339

La Push, WA $46,258

Longbranch, WA $48,136

Sumner, WA $48,560

Manchester, WA $49,177

Milton, WA $48,634

Mineral, WA $47,046

Morton, WA $46,902

Neah Bay, WA $46,147

Nordland, WA $48,264

Olalla, WA $48,674

Orting, WA $48,273

Packwood, WA $46,004

Port Angeles, WA $47,075

Port Gamble, WA $48,762

Port Ludlow, WA $48,487

Port Orchard, WA $48,813

Port Townsend, WA $47,964

Poulsbo, WA $48,881

Puyallup, WA $48,632

Quilcene, WA $48,285

Randle, WA $46,389

Retsil, WA $48,791

Seabeck, WA $48,585

Sekiu, WA $46,095

Sequim, WA $47,433

South Colby, WA $48,960

South Prairie, WA $48,358

Southworth, WA $49,162

Spanaway, WA $48,447

Steilacoom, WA $48,445

Bonney Lake, WA $48,496

Suquamish, WA $49,101

Tracyton, WA $48,804

Vaughn, WA $48,335

Wauna, WA $48,545

Wilkeson, WA $48,192

Longmire, WA $46,877

Paradise Inn, WA $46,840

Tacoma, WA $48,621

Camp Murray, WA $48,490

Mcchord Afb, WA $48,618

Lakewood, WA $48,613

University Place, WA $48,621

Olympia, WA $47,664

Lacey, WA $47,772

Tumwater, WA $47,683

Aberdeen, WA $46,906

Adna, WA $47,074

Allyn, WA $48,282

Amanda Park, WA $46,384

Bay Center, WA $46,428

Belfair, WA $48,379

Bucoda, WA $47,667

Centralia, WA $47,593

Chehalis, WA $47,367

Cinebar, WA $47,296

Copalis Beach, WA $46,482

Copalis Crossing, WA $46,401

Cosmopolis, WA $47,168

Curtis, WA $46,726

Doty, WA $47,206

East Olympia, WA $47,748

Elma, WA $47,623

Ethel, WA $46,939

Galvin, WA $47,565

Grapeview, WA $48,084

Grayland, WA $46,465

Hoodsport, WA $47,934

Hoquiam, WA $46,759

Humptulips, WA $46,565

Lebam, WA $46,686

Lilliwaup, WA $48,171

Littlerock, WA $47,666

Mccleary, WA $47,676

Mckenna, WA $47,884

Malone, WA $47,617

Matlock, WA $47,638

Menlo, WA $46,711

Moclips, WA $46,407

Montesano, WA $47,445

Mossyrock, WA $46,572

Napavine, WA $47,244

Neilton, WA $46,523

Oakville, WA $47,572

Ocean Shores, WA $46,544

Onalaska, WA $47,302

Pacific Beach, WA $46,409

Pe Ell, WA $46,826

Quinault, WA $46,649

Rainier, WA $47,747

Raymond, WA $46,768

Rochester, WA $47,588

Roy, WA $48,129

Ryderwood, WA $46,509

Salkum, WA $46,908

Satsop, WA $47,530

Shelton, WA $47,826

Silver Creek, WA $46,892

South Bend, WA $46,407

Taholah, WA $46,353

Tahuya, WA $48,093

Tenino, WA $47,702

Tokeland, WA $46,509

Toledo, WA $46,709

Union, WA $47,959

Vader, WA $46,674

Westport, WA $46,561

Winlock, WA $46,886

Yelm, WA $47,721

Amboy, WA $46,729

Appleton, WA $45,843

Ariel, WA $46,607

Battle Ground, WA $46,862

Bingen, WA $46,241

Brush Prairie, WA $46,921

Camas, WA $46,917

Carrolls, WA $46,530

Carson, WA $46,596

Castle Rock, WA $46,569

Cathlamet, WA $46,410

Centerville, WA $45,684

Chinook, WA $46,054

Cougar, WA $46,397

Dallesport, WA $45,780

Glenwood, WA $45,812

Goldendale, WA $45,668

Grays River, WA $46,358

Heisson, WA $46,835

Husum, WA $46,134

Ilwaco, WA $46,081

Kalama, WA $46,550

Kelso, WA $46,633

Klickitat, WA $45,781

La Center, WA $46,823

Long Beach, WA $46,171

Longview, WA $46,606

Lyle, WA $45,803

Nahcotta, WA $46,162

Naselle, WA $46,211

North Bonneville, WA $46,543

Ocean Park, WA $46,412

Oysterville, WA $46,266

Ridgefield, WA $46,874

Rosburg, WA $46,154

Seaview, WA $46,148

Silverlake, WA $46,587

Skamokawa, WA $46,280

Stevenson, WA $46,525

Toutle, WA $46,464

Trout Lake, WA $46,033

Underwood, WA $46,215

Vancouver, WA $47,055

Wahkiacus, WA $45,725

Washougal, WA $46,820

White Salmon, WA $46,085

Wishram, WA $45,672

Woodland, WA $46,713

Yacolt, WA $46,755

Wenatchee, WA $45,697

East Wenatchee, WA $45,637

Ardenvoir, WA $45,684

Brewster, WA $45,548

Bridgeport, WA $45,494

Carlton, WA $45,562

Cashmere, WA $45,686

Chelan, WA $45,608

Chelan Falls, WA $45,632

Conconully, WA $45,524

Dryden, WA $45,755

Entiat, WA $45,627

Ephrata, WA $45,459

George, WA $45,702

Leavenworth, WA $45,977

Loomis, WA $45,525

Malaga, WA $45,705

Malott, WA $45,539

Mansfield, WA $45,346

Manson, WA $45,619

Marlin, WA $45,254

Mazama, WA $45,572

Methow, WA $45,513

Monitor, WA $45,674

Moses Lake, WA $45,473

Okanogan, WA $45,494

Omak, WA $45,536

Orondo, WA $45,563

Oroville, WA $45,591

Palisades, WA $45,427

Pateros, WA $45,530

Peshastin, WA $45,655

Quincy, WA $45,623

Riverside, WA $45,525

Rock Island, WA $45,540

Soap Lake, WA $45,391

Stehekin, WA $45,583

Stratford, WA $45,277

Tonasket, WA $45,550

Twisp, WA $45,593

Warden, WA $45,645

Waterville, WA $45,437

Wauconda, WA $45,496

Wilson Creek, WA $45,232

Winthrop, WA $45,608

Yakima, WA $45,205

Brownstown, WA $45,205

Buena, WA $45,339

Cle Elum, WA $45,958

Cowiche, WA $45,205

Easton, WA $46,687

Ellensburg, WA $45,252

Naches, WA $45,939

Grandview, WA $46,416

Granger, WA $45,891

Harrah, WA $45,205

Kittitas, WA $45,244

Mabton, WA $45,952

Moxee, WA $45,351

Outlook, WA $45,889

Parker, WA $45,218

Ronald, WA $46,202

Roslyn, WA $46,146

Selah, WA $45,205

South Cle Elum, WA $46,167

Sunnyside, WA $46,612

Thorp, WA $45,404

Tieton, WA $45,205

Toppenish, WA $45,785

Vantage, WA $45,680

Wapato, WA $45,238

White Swan, WA $45,317

Zillah, WA $45,405

Airway Heights, WA $45,834

Chattaroy, WA $45,777

Cheney, WA $45,773

Colbert, WA $45,815

Deer Park, WA $45,767

Edwall, WA $45,714

Elk, WA $45,681

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $45,828

Fairfield, WA $45,727

Ford, WA $45,735

Four Lakes, WA $45,828

Greenacres, WA $45,800

Lamont, WA $45,623

Latah, WA $45,656

Liberty Lake, WA $45,776

Marshall, WA $45,834

Mead, WA $45,781

Medical Lake, WA $45,806

Mica, WA $45,801

Newman Lake, WA $45,750

Nine Mile Falls, WA $45,810

Otis Orchards, WA $45,794

Reardan, WA $45,770

Rockford, WA $45,762

Spangle, WA $45,781

Sprague, WA $45,632

Tekoa, WA $45,587

Tumtum, WA $45,752

Valleyford, WA $45,816

Veradale, WA $45,826

Waverly, WA $45,711

Wellpinit, WA $45,680

Addy, WA $45,616

Albion, WA $45,557

Almira, WA $45,269

Belmont, WA $45,513

Benge, WA $45,484

Boyds, WA $45,505

Chewelah, WA $45,654

Clayton, WA $45,737

Colfax, WA $45,552

Colton, WA $45,253

Colville, WA $45,559

Coulee City, WA $45,301

Coulee Dam, WA $45,435

Creston, WA $45,439

Curlew, WA $45,527

Cusick, WA $45,370

Danville, WA $45,514

Davenport, WA $45,623

Electric City, WA $45,422

Elmer City, WA $45,541

Endicott, WA $45,577

Evans, WA $45,563

Farmington, WA $45,453

Fruitland, WA $45,607

Garfield, WA $45,492

Gifford, WA $45,571

Grand Coulee, WA $45,394

Harrington, WA $45,577

Hartline, WA $45,236

Hay, WA $45,436

Hunters, WA $45,578

Inchelium, WA $45,469

Ione, WA $45,240

Keller, WA $45,382

Kettle Falls, WA $45,535

Lacrosse, WA $45,484

Lamona, WA $45,425

Laurier, WA $45,502

Lincoln, WA $45,574

Loon Lake, WA $45,698

Malden, WA $45,701

Malo, WA $45,555

Marcus, WA $45,701

Metaline, WA $45,441

Metaline Falls, WA $45,178

Mohler, WA $45,541

Nespelem, WA $45,439

Newport, WA $45,512

Northport, WA $45,565

Oakesdale, WA $45,604

Odessa, WA $45,334

Orient, WA $45,491

Palouse, WA $45,417

Pullman, WA $45,390

Republic, WA $45,506

Rice, WA $45,550

Ritzville, WA $45,522

Rosalia, WA $45,715

Saint John, WA $45,618

Springdale, WA $45,679

Steptoe, WA $45,830

Thornton, WA $45,627

Uniontown, WA $45,209

Usk, WA $45,467

Valley, WA $45,659

Wilbur, WA $45,406

Spokane, WA $45,834

Pasco, WA $47,219

Benton City, WA $47,212

Beverly, WA $45,821

Bickleton, WA $45,698

Burbank, WA $47,386

College Place, WA $46,419

Connell, WA $46,274

Dayton, WA $45,510

Dixie, WA $45,939

Eltopia, WA $46,958

Hooper, WA $45,385

Kahlotus, WA $45,767

Kennewick, WA $47,664

Lind, WA $45,528

Mesa, WA $46,824

Othello, WA $46,050

Paterson, WA $46,667

Plymouth, WA $47,427

Pomeroy, WA $45,505

Prescott, WA $46,206

Mattawa, WA $46,164

Prosser, WA $46,751

Richland, WA $47,385

West Richland, WA $47,386

Roosevelt, WA $45,475

Royal City, WA $45,774

Starbuck, WA $45,637

Touchet, WA $46,906

Waitsburg, WA $45,804

Walla Walla, WA $46,216

Wallula, WA $47,272

Washtucna, WA $45,452

Anatone, WA $45,128

Asotin, WA $45,264

Clarkston, WA $45,369

Truck Unloader Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Truck Unloader roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Truck Unloader positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Truck Unloader as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Truck Unloader

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$58,491	$28.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$54,592	$26.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$53,617	$26.0	10%
Software & Networking	$53,617	$26.0	10%
Construction	$52,642	$25.0	8%

Truck Unloader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Truck Unloader'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.

$44,451

Average $48,743/year

$54,471

$3,704

Average $4,062/month

$4,539

$855

Average $937/week

$1,048

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,471	$4,539	$1,048	$26
Average	$48,743	$4,062	$937	$23
25th Percentile	$44,451	$3,704	$855	$21

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