As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Longshoreman in Delaware is $59,450, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,143 weekly, or $4,954 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $51,270 to $69,045. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,168) and 75th percentile ($64,472), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,045 per year. This $9,304 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, Delaware Longshoreman often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 3 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $51,270 DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $55,168 DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $59,450 DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $64,472 DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Longshoreman Salary $69,045 DE April 01, 2026
25% $55,168 10% $51,270 90% $69,045 75% $64,472 $59,450 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $68,747 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $68,774 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $70,248 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $70,248 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $69,116 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $70,248 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $70,718 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $69,511 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $69,256 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $70,718 Date Updated April 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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