SOC 43-5071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
At $47,960, median pay for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in New Hampshire tracks the national median of $45,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,960, median pay for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in New Hampshire tracks the national median of $45,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,850 to $56,040.
Employment stands at 4,090, or 6.0 jobs per thousand held locally. New Hampshire ranks number 6th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $47,960. Of the 631 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 484th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,170 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $41,850 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $47,960 | +6.0% |
| 75th | $56,040 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $63,940 | +41.3% |
| Mean | $49,610 | +9.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $47,960 | 1,070 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $47,960 buys what $46,027 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,027US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,960 a year, 6.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,170 to $63,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,090 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $47,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $47,960, or $23.06 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 New Hampshire is 6.0% 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 New Hampshire earns more than $63,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,170 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 Manchester, at $47,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,090 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. 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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