Receiving Unloader Salary in the United States

How much does a Receiving Unloader make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Receiving Unloader in the United States is $45,312 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Receiving Unloader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,242
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,752 to $49,986
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,512
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Receiving Unloader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,986 $4,166 $961 $24
Average $45,312 $3,776 $871 $22
25th Percentile $41,752 $3,479 $803 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Receiving Unloader Salaries

A Receiving Unloader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Receiving Unloader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Receiving Unloader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,075
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,782
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,830
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,573
  • Expert (over 8 years): $100,089
Levels Salary
Shipping ... Level Receiving Unloader$40,075
Receiving... Level Receiving Unloader$44,782
Shipping ... Level Receiving Unloader$50,830
Shipping ... Level Receiving Unloader$65,573
Shipping ... Level Receiving Unloader$100,089
$40,075 0 yr
$44,782 < 2 yrs
$50,830 2-4 yrs
$65,573 5-8 yrs
$100,089 > 8 yrs
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How Do Receiving Unloader Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Receiving Unloaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,169.
  • California: $49,979.
  • Massachusetts: $49,313.

Top Paying Cities for Receiving Unloaders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,152
  • San Francisco: $56,590
  • Oakland: $55,335

What Skills Can Increase a Receiving Unloader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.28% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.99%
Container 2.28%
Housekeeping 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Receiving Unloader's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
$53,468
18%
Coordination
$52,561
16%
Problem Solving
$49,390
9%
Collaboration
$46,218
2%
ERP Systems
$46,218
2%
Innovation
$46,218
2%
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How Education impacts a Receiving Unloader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Receiving Unloaders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Receiving Unloader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,489 and $43,536).

Receiving Unloader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Receiving Unloader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 68.7%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 10.5%
Masters 0.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Receiving Unloader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Receiving Unloader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Receiving Unloader

Salaries for a Receiving Unloader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,578 in 2023 to around $44,240 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Receiving Unloader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Receiving Unloader Over Time

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$44,578
2024
$44,540
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2024 $44,540
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