SOC 43-5071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — Alabama
Alabama · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $38,940 a year, trailing the national median of $45,260 by 14.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $38,940 a year, trailing the national median of $45,260 by 14.0%. Half of workers earn between $35,000 and $47,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,870 and the ninetieth at $56,160.
The area has 7,720 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.7 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 49th by median wage. Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 518th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,870 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $35,000 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $38,940 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $47,750 | +5.5% |
| 90th | $56,160 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $41,720 | −7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $44,980 | 360 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $43,010 | 850 | |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa | $40,360 | 390 | |
| 4 | Daphne | $39,840 | 220 | |
| 5 | Mobile | $39,470 | 460 | |
| 6 | Florence | $39,160 | 160 | |
| 7 | Auburn | $38,530 | 290 | |
| 8 | Anniston | $38,450 | 180 | |
| 9 | Birmingham | $38,370 | 2,210 | |
| 10 | Montgomery | $38,170 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,940 goes as far as $43,851 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,851US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,940 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,870 to $56,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,720 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $44,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $38,940, or $18.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,260, so pay in Alabama is 14.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $56,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Decatur, at $44,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,720 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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