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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Alaska

The median pay for a shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Alaska is $48,550/year ($23.34/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$49K
Median annual
$23.34/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$69K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Alaska?

Take-home$3,421/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,676/mo
Rent burden49% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$48,550/yr
After rent$1,745/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alaska

Bar chart showing Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $35,760, 25th percentile $39,240, median $48,550, 75th percentile $60,530, 90th percentile $69,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$39KMedian$49K75th$61K90th$69K
Bar chart showing Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $35,760, 25th percentile $39,240, median $48,550, 75th percentile $60,530, 90th percentile $69,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $69K or more - a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$49K+14%19,450
Alaska$49K+12%760
District of Columbia$48K+11%710
Massachusetts$47K+10%15,730
Vermont$47K+9%990
Iowa$47K+8%8,080
Minnesota$47K+8%14,180
New Hampshire$46K+7%5,070
Wisconsin$46K+6%19,350
Maine$46K+6%2,460
Indiana$46K+6%27,580
New York$46K+6%32,070
Oregon$46K+6%12,400
Maryland$46K+6%14,280
Hawaii$45K+5%1,740

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Frequently asked questions

How much do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks make in Alaska?

The median is $48,550 a year - that works out to about $23.34 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,760, and experienced shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks can clear $69,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Alaska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,421/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,676/month (median of metro areas), which eats 49% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks salary go in Alaska?

Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks salary is worth about $48,550 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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