Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,370 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $30,590
90th percentile $55,320
Employed locally 2,330
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,590
    25th
    $34,460
    50th (median)
    $37,370
    75th
    $43,760
    90th
    $55,320

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 45% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,830
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,280
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,620

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Albuquerque, NM is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13.5% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,590 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,460.