Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $42,990 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $60,490
Employed locally 6,150
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $42,990
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $60,490

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $45,190
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,080
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $44,880
    Lima, OH $44,140
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $43,980
    Cleveland, OH $43,710

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,760
    Office Clerks, General$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Columbus, OH is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Columbus, OH is 0.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.