Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $46,300 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 2,270
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $40,010
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $59,740

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    Lexington Park, MD $47,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,050
    Reading, PA $46,650
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,570
    York-Hanover, PA $45,410

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Customer Service Representatives$40,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Harrisburg, PA is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,010.