Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $42,190 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $69,290
Employed locally 1,810
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $42,190
    75th
    $51,660
    90th
    $69,290

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 38% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Bakersfield, CA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.3% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.