Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $41,580 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.99
10th percentile $34,090
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 240
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,090
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $41,580
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $62,190

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 74% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 26% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,720
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,310
    Customer Service Representatives$43,880
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in El Centro, CA is $19.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in El Centro, CA is 3.7% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,090 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.