Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $45,260 · Median hourly: $21.76 · Employment: 816,870
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 |
| Median | $45,260 | $21.76 |
| 75th | $51,570 | $24.79 |
| 90th | $62,190 | $29.90 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-5071
- Total U.S. employment: 816,870
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Across the United States, 816,870 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,940 | $18.72 | -14.0% | 7,720 |
| Alaska | $47,900 | $23.03 | +5.8% | 890 |
| Arizona | $45,410 | $21.83 | +0.3% | 20,280 |
| Arkansas | $40,500 | $19.47 | -10.5% | 7,650 |
| California | $46,520 | $22.36 | +2.8% | 88,760 |
| Colorado | $47,130 | $22.66 | +4.1% | 15,610 |
| Connecticut | $45,810 | $22.02 | +1.2% | 6,480 |
| Delaware | $44,120 | $21.21 | -2.5% | 2,630 |
| District of Columbia | $49,660 | $23.87 | +9.7% | 680 |
| Florida | $40,700 | $19.57 | -10.1% | 44,040 |
| Georgia | $43,630 | $20.97 | -3.6% | 28,150 |
| Hawaii | $49,660 | $23.87 | +9.7% | 1,390 |
| Idaho | $41,430 | $19.92 | -8.5% | 4,900 |
| Illinois | $46,760 | $22.48 | +3.3% | 33,030 |
| Indiana | $47,320 | $22.75 | +4.6% | 27,600 |
| Iowa | $47,590 | $22.88 | +5.1% | 7,170 |
| Kansas | $44,110 | $21.21 | -2.5% | 6,530 |
| Kentucky | $42,830 | $20.59 | -5.4% | 16,130 |
| Louisiana | $40,180 | $19.32 | -11.2% | 7,650 |
| Maine | $47,160 | $22.67 | +4.2% | 2,470 |
| Maryland | $47,280 | $22.73 | +4.5% | 13,980 |
| Massachusetts | $49,240 | $23.67 | +8.8% | 14,370 |
| Michigan | $45,140 | $21.70 | -0.3% | 24,980 |
| Minnesota | $47,890 | $23.03 | +5.8% | 13,210 |
| Mississippi | $38,620 | $18.57 | -14.7% | 11,330 |
| Missouri | $43,480 | $20.91 | -3.9% | 11,650 |
| Montana | $43,590 | $20.96 | -3.7% | 1,560 |
| Nebraska | $44,110 | $21.21 | -2.5% | 5,670 |
| Nevada | $43,210 | $20.77 | -4.5% | 12,390 |
| New Hampshire | $47,960 | $23.06 | +6.0% | 4,090 |
| New Jersey | $45,440 | $21.85 | +0.4% | 29,440 |
| New Mexico | $38,860 | $18.68 | -14.1% | 3,420 |
| New York | $47,100 | $22.65 | +4.1% | 30,750 |
| North Carolina | $43,040 | $20.69 | -4.9% | 20,150 |
| North Dakota | $46,730 | $22.46 | +3.2% | 1,520 |
| Ohio | $45,270 | $21.76 | +0.0% | 35,880 |
| Oklahoma | $41,060 | $19.74 | -9.3% | 6,530 |
| Oregon | $47,540 | $22.86 | +5.0% | 11,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,780 | $22.01 | +1.1% | 30,940 |
| Rhode Island | $45,520 | $21.89 | +0.6% | 2,420 |
| South Carolina | $43,430 | $20.88 | -4.0% | 14,160 |
| South Dakota | $43,680 | $21.00 | -3.5% | 2,740 |
| Tennessee | $44,920 | $21.60 | -0.8% | 16,680 |
| Texas | $42,190 | $20.29 | -6.8% | 87,280 |
| Utah | $39,050 | $18.77 | -13.7% | 15,750 |
| Vermont | $49,080 | $23.60 | +8.4% | 780 |
| Virginia | $44,290 | $21.29 | -2.1% | 20,380 |
| Washington | $51,590 | $24.80 | +14.0% | 19,500 |
| West Virginia | $39,940 | $19.20 | -11.8% | 2,660 |
| Wisconsin | $47,490 | $22.83 | +4.9% | 20,980 |
| Wyoming | $43,000 | $20.67 | -5.0% | 730 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks?
The median annual wage for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is $45,260 ($21.76 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 816,870 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.76. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.