Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $46,060 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 770
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $38,790
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $56,100
    90th
    $74,150

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 40% 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
    District of Columbia $47,980
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,640
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,340
    Dubuque, IA $47,280

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,650
    Office Clerks, General $42,980
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,260
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Cedar Rapids, IA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,790.