SOC 43-5071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5 metro areas compared
In Boston, MA the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $49,980 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $45,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Boston, MA the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $49,980 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $45,260. Half of workers earn between $45,100 and $59,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,360 and the ninetieth at $68,910.
The area has 10,140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Worcester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 536th of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,360 | −13.0% |
| 25th | $45,100 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,980 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $59,800 | +32.1% |
| 90th | $68,910 | +52.3% |
| Mean | $53,040 | +17.2% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | $49,140 | 1,880 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $48,850 | 990 | |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $48,340 | 240 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $46,900 | 220 | |
| 5 | Barnstable Town | $46,860 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boston run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $49,980 buys what $47,240 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,240US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,980 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,360 to $68,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Worcester, at $49,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Boston, MA?
The median annual wage is $49,980, or $24.03 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 Boston, MA is 10.4% higher. 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 Boston, MA earns more than $68,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,360 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 Worcester, at $49,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,140 jobs in this occupation in Boston, MA. 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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