Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$57,510
- Hawaii$56,100
- District of Columbia$55,160
- Massachusetts$52,560
- Alaska$52,170
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$41,250
- Alabama$41,720
- New Mexico$42,540
- Utah$42,790
- Arkansas$43,130
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $57,510 | $51,590 | $28 | +22.9% | 19,500 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $56,100 | $49,660 | $27 | +19.8% | 1,390 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $55,160 | $49,660 | $27 | +17.8% | 680 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $52,560 | $49,240 | $25 | +12.3% | 14,370 |
| 5 | Alaska | $52,170 | $47,900 | $25 | +11.5% | 890 |
| 6 | Vermont | $50,760 | $49,080 | $24 | +8.4% | 780 |
| 7 | Colorado | $49,850 | $47,130 | $24 | +6.5% | 15,610 |
| 8 | New York | $49,750 | $47,100 | $24 | +6.3% | 30,750 |
| 9 | Oregon | $49,650 | $47,540 | $24 | +6.1% | 11,210 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $49,610 | $47,960 | $24 | +6% | 4,090 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $49,290 | $47,890 | $24 | +5.3% | 13,210 |
| 12 | California | $49,250 | $46,520 | $24 | +5.2% | 88,760 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $48,970 | $46,730 | $24 | +4.6% | 1,520 |
| 14 | Maine | $48,890 | $47,160 | $24 | +4.4% | 2,470 |
| 15 | Illinois | $48,880 | $46,760 | $24 | +4.4% | 33,030 |
| 16 | Iowa | $48,840 | $47,590 | $23 | +4.3% | 7,170 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $48,540 | $47,490 | $23 | +3.7% | 20,980 |
| 18 | Maryland | $48,530 | $47,280 | $23 | +3.7% | 13,980 |
| 19 | Indiana | $48,500 | $47,320 | $23 | +3.6% | 27,600 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $48,360 | $45,810 | $23 | +3.3% | 6,480 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $48,110 | $45,440 | $23 | +2.8% | 29,440 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $47,370 | $43,000 | $23 | +1.2% | 730 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $47,310 | $45,520 | $23 | +1.1% | 2,420 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $46,980 | $45,780 | $23 | +0.4% | 30,940 |
| 25 | Arizona | $46,750 | $45,410 | $22 | -0.1% | 20,280 |
| 26 | Michigan | $46,300 | $45,140 | $22 | -1.1% | 24,980 |
| 27 | Ohio | $46,290 | $45,270 | $22 | -1.1% | 35,880 |
| 28 | Virginia | $46,290 | $44,290 | $22 | -1.1% | 20,380 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $45,450 | $44,920 | $22 | -2.9% | 16,680 |
| 30 | Delaware | $45,150 | $44,120 | $22 | -3.5% | 2,630 |
| 31 | Missouri | $45,140 | $43,480 | $22 | -3.6% | 11,650 |
| 32 | Kansas | $44,870 | $44,110 | $22 | -4.1% | 6,530 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $44,810 | $44,110 | $22 | -4.3% | 5,670 |
| 34 | Nevada | $44,760 | $43,210 | $22 | -4.4% | 12,390 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $44,730 | $43,430 | $22 | -4.4% | 14,160 |
| 36 | Georgia | $44,680 | $43,630 | $21 | -4.6% | 28,150 |
| 37 | Montana | $44,470 | $43,590 | $21 | -5% | 1,560 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $44,350 | $43,040 | $21 | -5.3% | 20,150 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $44,240 | $39,940 | $21 | -5.5% | 2,660 |
| 40 | Florida | $44,010 | $40,700 | $21 | -6% | 44,040 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $43,920 | $42,830 | $21 | -6.2% | 16,130 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $43,790 | $41,060 | $21 | -6.5% | 6,530 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,760 | $42,190 | $21 | -6.5% | 87,280 |
| 44 | Idaho | $43,640 | $41,430 | $21 | -6.8% | 4,900 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $43,560 | $43,680 | $21 | -6.9% | 2,740 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $43,410 | $40,180 | $21 | -7.3% | 7,650 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $43,130 | $40,500 | $21 | -7.9% | 7,650 |
| 48 | Utah | $42,790 | $39,050 | $21 | -8.6% | 15,750 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $42,540 | $38,860 | $20 | -9.1% | 3,420 |
| 50 | Alabama | $41,720 | $38,940 | $20 | -10.9% | 7,720 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $41,250 | $38,620 | $20 | -11.9% | 11,330 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,370 | $61,870 | 12,520 |
| 2 | Walla Walla, WA | $55,960 | $51,380 | 150 |
| 3 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $55,950 | $56,270 | 120 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $55,520 | $56,930 | 330 |
| 5 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $54,930 | $54,140 | 570 |
| 6 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $54,910 | $54,870 | 290 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,640 | $56,030 | 4,210 |
| 8 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $53,080 | $55,470 | 110 |
| 9 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $53,020 | $55,100 | 170 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,590 | $55,750 | 7,790 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing shipping, receiving, and inventory clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $83,510 | $84,990 | 180 |
| 2 | Rail Transportation | $78,570 | $72,420 | 160 |
| 3 | Rail Transportation | $78,570 | $72,420 | 160 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $78,090 | $73,200 | 100 |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $76,680 | $75,710 | 30 |
| 6 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $76,360 | $73,880 | 690 |
| 7 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $76,360 | $73,880 | 690 |
| 8 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $74,400 | $72,250 | 1,170 |
| 9 | Utilities | $72,140 | $69,580 | 1,420 |
| 10 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $72,140 | $69,580 | 1,420 |
| 11 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $66,340 | $56,210 | 190 |
| 12 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $66,340 | $56,210 | 190 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks make in the U.S.?
The median shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks salary in the United States is $45,260 per year (mean $46,810), and about 80% earn between $34,650 and $62,190.
How much do shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,810 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks at $57,510 per year (median $51,590).
What is the job outlook for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks?
Employment is projected to change -7.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 69,300 openings per year.