SOC 43-5071 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $43,202 per year ($20.77/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $37,045 and $49,400 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $60,299 per year. There are approximately 857,630 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.82 | $32,906 |
| P25 | $17.81 | $37,045 |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.77 | $43,202 |
| P75 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| P90 | $28.99 | $60,299 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $43,202 per year ($20.77/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $37,045 and $49,400 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is $60,299 per year ($28.99/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,400 per year.
Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $32,906 per year ($15.82/hr). The 25th percentile is $37,045 per year.
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