Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $41,600 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 140
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $60,570

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 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
    Bozeman, MT $44,940
    Binghamton, NY $41,690
    Billings, MT $40,920
    Missoula, MT $39,460
    Great Falls, MT $38,240
    Sumter, SC $35,700

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,350
    Customer Service Representatives $43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Helena, MT is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Helena, MT 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.