Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $33,370 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $23,010
90th percentile $49,170
Employed locally 650
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,010
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $33,370
    75th
    $41,150
    90th
    $49,170

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Waco, TX $44,550
    Midland, TX $42,160
    Odessa, TX $40,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,370
    Killeen-Temple, TX $40,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,070

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,100
    Office Clerks, General $30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Brownsville, TX is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Brownsville, TX is 22.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,010 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.