Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$43,190
↑ 50.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.0% since 2011 ($28,790 → $43,190)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $43,190
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,190 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | $39,780 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $37,760 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $36,890 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | $35,260 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $34,190 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $33,030 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $31,810 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $31,180 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $30,450 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $29,930 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $29,320 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $29,010 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $28,790 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.