Port & Dock Worker / Longshoreman in South Carolina

Longshoremen and dock workers load and unload cargo ships at ports — some of the highest-paid blue-collar jobs in America when union-affiliated. ILWU and ILA members earn exceptional wages with overtime, and port jobs offer a pathway into maritime careers like harbor pilot or port supervisor.

$51,201 SC Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
1–12 months Training

💰 Port & Dock Worker / Longshoreman Salary in South Carolina

Estimated salary range for Port & Dock Worker / Longshoremans in South Carolina, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$38,000
Median
$51,201
Experienced
$95,000

🎓 Port & Dock Worker / Longshoreman Licensing in South Carolina

Credential required: ILWU/ILA Union Membership + TWIC Card

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the South Carolina state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Port & Dock Worker / Longshoreman Programs in South Carolina

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Port & Dock Worker / Longshoreman in South Carolina

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Career College

Miller-Motte College-Charleston

📍 Charleston, SC
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Career College

Miller-Motte College-Conway

📍 Conway, SC
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Community College

Trident Technical College

📍 Charleston, SC
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Community College

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

📍 Orangeburg, SC
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