As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Longshoreman in District of Columbia is $64,997, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,250 weekly, or $5,416 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Longshoreman in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Longshoreman in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $56,054 to $75,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,316) and 75th percentile ($70,489), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,488 per year. This $10,173 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, District of Columbia Longshoreman often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 3 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 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 $56,054 DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $60,316 DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $64,997 DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $70,489 DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $75,488 DC April 01, 2026
25% $60,316 10% $56,054 90% $75,488 75% $70,489 $64,997 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $74,210 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $74,210 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $74,210 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $74,210 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Longshoreman

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Warehouse Worker II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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