Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in U.S.
The median pay for a shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in U.S. is $43,190/year ($20.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
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So what does $43K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K.Top earners bring in $60K or more - a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 U.S.?
The median is $43,190 a year - that works out to about $20.77 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,900, and experienced shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks can clear $60,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,062/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 46.1% 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 U.S.?
U.S. 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 $43,190 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.