Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $35,920 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $27,190
90th percentile $49,190
Employed locally 230
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,190
    25th
    $30,290
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $43,870
    90th
    $49,190

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Williamsport, PA $42,710
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $41,890
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $38,510
    Jackson, MS $36,010

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 16.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,190 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,290.