As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Longshoreman in Alaska is $63,538, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,222 weekly, or $5,295 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Longshoreman in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Longshoreman in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $54,791 to $73,770. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,959) and 75th percentile ($68,894), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,770 per year. This $9,935 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Inventory Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alaska Longshoreman often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 3 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Longshoreman job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Longshoreman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $54,791 AK May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $58,959 AK May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $63,538 AK May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $68,894 AK May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $73,770 AK May 01, 2026
25% $58,959 10% $54,791 90% $73,770 75% $68,894 $63,538 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Longshoreman ?

A stevedore, longshoreman, docker or dockworker is a waterfront manual laborer who is involved in loading and unloading ships, trucks, trains or airplanes. After the shipping container revolution of the 1950s, the number of dockworkers required declined by over 90%, and the term "stevedore" has increasingly come to mean a stevedoring firm that contracts with a port, shipowner, or charterer to load and unload a vessel....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $72,247 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $72,196 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $72,214 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $72,323 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $72,352 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $72,290 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $72,269 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $72,222 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $72,205 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $72,274 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Longshoreman

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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