Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $44,990 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.63
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $61,400
Employed locally 1,930
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $37,380
    50th (median)
    $44,990
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $61,400

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 52% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $51,290
    Napa, CA $50,960
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,260
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890

    Nearby metros — Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,450
    Glens Falls, NY $46,020
    Albany, OR $45,870
    Rochester, NY $44,730
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,100

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,710
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Albany, NY is $21.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salaries?

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Albany, NY is 4.2% above the national median of $43,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Albany?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,380.