▲7%
$16.77
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.05
MEDIAN
$16.77
90%
$21.10
The average hourly pay for a Dockworker is $16.77 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$13 - $21
Bonus
$0 - $200
Total Pay
$27k - $48k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Dockworkers?
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
65%
Dental
65%
Vision
65%
None
35%
Gender Breakdown for Dockworkers
Male
93.8%
Female
6.3%
This data is based on 16 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 $21.10 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Dockworkers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Dockworker is $13.05 / 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.