How much does a shipping make in California?
$46,520a year
Median yearly pay for shippings in California. That is $22.37 an hour or $3,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.37
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 88,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,390Median: $46,520Highest 10%: $64,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 75th | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 90th | $64,650 | $31.08 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $55,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,640 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,210 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $48,340 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $48,010 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,660 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,360 |
| Hanford, CA | $47,280 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,260 |
| Merced, CA | $46,980 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,940 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,610 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,490 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,980 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $45,920 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,760 |
| Redding, CA | $45,180 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,560 |
| Chico, CA | $44,520 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for shippings.
| 16. New York | $47,100 |
| 17. Illinois | $46,760 |
| 18. North Dakota | $46,730 |
| 19. California | $46,520 |
| 20. Connecticut | $45,810 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $45,780 |
| 22. Rhode Island | $45,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shipping make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.37 ($46,520 a year).
Do shippings make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,520 against $45,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for shipping pay?
California ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays shippings the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $55,520 a year.
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.