How much does a shipping make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.76 an hour or $3,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.76
- Average (mean)
- $46,810
- Jobs
- 816,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| 75th | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| 90th | $62,190 | $29.90 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $51,590 |
| District of Columbia | $49,660 |
| Hawaii | $49,660 |
| Massachusetts | $49,240 |
| Vermont | $49,080 |
| New Hampshire | $47,960 |
| Alaska | $47,900 |
| Minnesota | $47,890 |
| Iowa | $47,590 |
| Oregon | $47,540 |
| Wisconsin | $47,490 |
| Indiana | $47,320 |
| Maryland | $47,280 |
| Maine | $47,160 |
| Colorado | $47,130 |
| New York | $47,100 |
| Illinois | $46,760 |
| North Dakota | $46,730 |
| California | $46,520 |
| Connecticut | $45,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,780 |
| Rhode Island | $45,520 |
| New Jersey | $45,440 |
| Arizona | $45,410 |
| Ohio | $45,270 |
| Michigan | $45,140 |
| Tennessee | $44,920 |
| Virginia | $44,290 |
| Delaware | $44,120 |
| Kansas | $44,110 |
| Nebraska | $44,110 |
| South Dakota | $43,680 |
| Georgia | $43,630 |
| Montana | $43,590 |
| Missouri | $43,480 |
| South Carolina | $43,430 |
| Nevada | $43,210 |
| North Carolina | $43,040 |
| Wyoming | $43,000 |
| Kentucky | $42,830 |
| Texas | $42,190 |
| Idaho | $41,430 |
| Oklahoma | $41,060 |
| Florida | $40,700 |
| Arkansas | $40,500 |
| Louisiana | $40,180 |
| West Virginia | $39,940 |
| Utah | $39,050 |
| Alabama | $38,940 |
| New Mexico | $38,860 |
| Mississippi | $38,620 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $56,370 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $55,960 |
| Kahului, HI | $55,950 |
| Napa, CA | $55,520 |
| Bremerton, WA | $54,910 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,640 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $53,080 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,590 |
| Longview, WA | $51,740 |
| Burlington, VT | $51,420 |
| Honolulu, HI | $50,530 |
| Boston, MA | $49,980 |
| Albany, OR | $49,820 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $49,780 |
| Lewiston, ME | $49,530 |
In other countries
Shipping belongs to the international group "Clearing and forwarding agents".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$59,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shipping make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.76 ($45,260 a year).
How much does a shipping make a month?
About $3,772 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,260 a year.
How much does a shipping make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year ($16.66 an hour); the top 10% make $62,190 or more.
Which state pays shippings the most?
Washington, with a median of $51,590 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($49,660) and Hawaii ($49,660).
Which city pays shippings the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $56,370 a year.
How many shippings are there in the United States?
About 816,870 people work as shippings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.