Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in California
The median pay for a shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in California is $44,120/year ($21.21/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary by metro in California
25 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | $51K | +16% | 400 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $50K | +13% | 4,540 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $49K | +11% | 9,410 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $48K | +9% | 920 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $47K | +7% | 150 |
| Yuba City | $47K | +6% | 170 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $46K | +4% | 520 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $46K | +3% | 740 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45K | +2% | 4,550 |
| Salinas | $45K | +2% | 700 |
| Visalia | $45K | +2% | 860 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $45K | +1% | 470 |
| Merced | $44K | +1% | 390 |
| Vallejo | $44K | +1% | 770 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $44K | -0% | 7,450 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $44K | -0% | 37,700 |
| Redding | $44K | -1% | 270 |
| Modesto | $44K | -1% | 1,370 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $43K | -2% | 1,900 |
| Chico | $42K | -4% | 290 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $42K | -4% | 1,810 |
| El Centro | $42K | -6% | 240 |
| Fresno | $41K | -7% | 2,610 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $40K | -9% | 4,580 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39K | -11% | 22,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks make in California?
The median is $44,120 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,170, and experienced shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks can clear $61,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,045/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 81.1% 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 California?
California 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 $41,568 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.