SOC 43-5071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Oklahoma is $41,060 per year, 9.3% below the national median of $45,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Oklahoma is $41,060 per year, 9.3% below the national median of $45,260. Half of workers earn between $36,000 and $49,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,080 and the ninetieth at $59,960.
Employment stands at 6,530, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Oklahoma ranks number 43rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $49,270. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 516th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,080 | −31.3% |
| 25th | $36,000 | −20.5% |
| Median (50th) | $41,060 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $49,270 | +8.9% |
| 90th | $59,960 | +32.5% |
| Mean | $43,790 | −3.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton | $49,270 | 160 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $43,520 | 2,030 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma City | $40,390 | 2,580 | |
| 4 | Enid | $39,350 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $41,060 goes as far as $46,765 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,765US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,060 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,080 to $59,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawton, at $49,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $41,060, or $19.74 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 Oklahoma is 9.3% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $59,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,080 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 Lawton, at $49,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,530 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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