SOC 43-5071 · May 2025 · United States
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks across the United States is $45,260 per year, measured over 816,870 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $51,590.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 33.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $51,590 and Mississippi pays $38,620.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,590 | 19,500 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,660 | 680 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $49,660 | 1,390 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $49,240 | 14,370 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $49,080 | 780 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $47,960 | 4,090 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $47,900 | 890 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $47,890 | 13,210 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $47,590 | 7,170 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $47,540 | 11,210 |
States with the most Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 88,760 | $46,520 | |
| 2 | Texas | 87,280 | $42,190 | |
| 3 | Florida | 44,040 | $40,700 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 35,880 | $45,270 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 33,030 | $46,760 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 30,940 | $45,780 | |
| 7 | New York | 30,750 | $47,100 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 29,440 | $45,440 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 28,150 | $43,630 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 27,600 | $47,320 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $56,370 | 12,520 |
| 2 | Walla Walla | $55,960 | 150 |
| 3 | Kahului | $55,950 | 120 |
| 4 | Napa | $55,520 | 330 |
| 5 | Bremerton | $54,910 | 290 |
| 6 | San Jose | $54,640 | 4,210 |
| 7 | Fairbanks | $53,080 | 110 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $52,590 | 7,790 |
| 9 | Longview | $51,740 | 330 |
| 10 | Burlington | $51,420 | 320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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