Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $47,340 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 1,680
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $50,660
    90th
    $60,440

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Dubuque, IA $47,280
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $46,780

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.