$22.50
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
The average hourly pay for a Dockworker is $22.50 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$0 - $23
Total Pay
$0 - $47k
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What Do Dockworkers Do?
Dockworker Tasks
- Operate motorized and manual equipment including forklifts, pallet trucks, and hand trucks to handle freight.
- Verify that documentation matches freight and document incoming and outgoing freight.
- Unload, sort, stack, and identify all products to maximize space and weight distribution.
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Common Health Benefits for a Dockworker
Medical
75%
Dental
75%
Vision
75%
None
25%
Gender Breakdown for Dockworkers
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Dockworkers
What is the highest pay for Dockworkers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Dockworker is $NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Dockworkers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Dockworker is $NaN / hour
How can Dockworkers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Dockworker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Dockworker that oversees more junior Dockworkers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.