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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,100 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 2,410
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $60,980

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 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
    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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,990
    Rochester, NY $44,730

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,770
    Office Clerks, General$44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Buffalo, NY is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.