Dock Manager

Dock Manager Salary

$26.5K

$48K

$80.5K

$50,690

/year

$24.37

/hour

Dock Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$50,690

Columbus

Ohio

$48,962

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    How much does a Dock Manager make?

    As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Dock Manager in the United States is $50,690 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.37 an hour. This is the equivalent of $974/week or $4,224/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $80,500 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Dock Manager salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $57,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Dock Manager varies greatly (by as much as 16500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Dock Manager in your area makes on average $48,962 per year, or $1,728 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,690. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Dock Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Dock Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Dock Manager on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Dock Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Dock Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Berkeley, CA, and Charlestown, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Charlestown, MA, beats the national average by $11,100 (21.9%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $13,605 (26.8%) above the $50,690 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Dock Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Pennington County, SD, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Dock Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pennington County, SD

    $64,295

    $30.91

    Berkeley, CA

    $62,067

    $29.84

    Charlestown, MA

    $61,790

    $29.71

    Vineyard Haven, MA

    $61,262

    $29.45

    Sitka, AK

    $61,065

    $29.36

    Rialto, CA

    $60,916

    $29.29

    Onset, MA

    $60,770

    $29.22

    Pocasset, MA

    $60,767

    $29.21

    Fairfield, CT

    $60,679

    $29.17

    San Francisco, CA

    $59,722

    $28.71

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Dock Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Dock Manager category.

    For example Robotic Weld Technician jobs pay as much as $2,973 (5.9%) more than the average Dock Manager salary of $50,690. If you're qualified, finding work as a Robotic Weld Technician may help you make more money than that of the average Dock Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Robotic Weld Technician

    $53,663

    $25.80

    Lead Field Technician

    $52,560

    $25.27

    Race Car Mechanic

    $50,988

    $24.51

    Loading Dock Manager

    $50,690

    $24.37

    Apprentice Helper

    $40,076

    $19.27

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Dock Manager salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $50,690 per year or $24.37 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.