Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $38,110 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $29,960
90th percentile $57,080
Employed locally 330
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,960
    25th
    $32,180
    50th (median)
    $38,110
    75th
    $51,260
    90th
    $57,080

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,230
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $45,740
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $45,190
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,080
    Beckley, WV $41,530
    Morgantown, WV $41,450

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$35,560
    Customer Service Representatives$37,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,160
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Charleston, WV is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Charleston, WV is 11.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,960 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,180.