Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $44,880 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $63,080
Employed locally 350
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $54,590
    90th
    $63,080

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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
    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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,340
    Dubuque, IA $47,280

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,710
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Iowa City, IA is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.