SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Davenport
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Davenport, IA is $36,720 per year, close to the national median of $37,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Davenport, IA is $36,720 per year, close to the national median of $37,330 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,340 and $41,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,100 and the ninetieth at $49,330.
Employment stands at 3,280, or 18.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Waterloo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 376th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $31,340 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,720 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $41,880 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $49,330 | +32.1% |
| Mean | $38,280 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | $36,990 | 1,560 | |
| 2 | Dubuque | $36,850 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $36,840 | 2,270 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $36,800 | 7,430 | |
| 5 | Iowa City | $36,440 | 1,350 | |
| 6 | Ames | $36,240 | 1,110 | |
| 7 | Sioux City | $35,660 | 1,330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Davenport run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,720 goes as far as $41,822 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,822US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,720 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,100 to $49,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterloo, at $36,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Davenport, IA?
The median annual wage is $36,720, or $17.65 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 $37,330, so pay in Davenport, IA is 1.6% 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 Davenport, IA earns more than $49,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,100 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 Waterloo, at $36,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,280 jobs in this occupation in Davenport, IA. 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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