Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $42,780 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $60,690
Employed locally 17,370
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $60,690

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 50% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,790
    Hinesville, GA $45,360
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,410
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,100
    Michigan $43,870
    Savannah, GA $43,450

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Atlanta, GA is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.