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

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

Median annual salary $36,010 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $28,470
90th percentile $56,500
Employed locally 1,890
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,470
    25th
    $33,420
    50th (median)
    $36,010
    75th
    $45,310
    90th
    $56,500

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 40% 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
    Hattiesburg, MS $35,920

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$34,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,760
    Customer Service Representatives$37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,580
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Jackson, MS is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Jackson, MS is 16.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,470 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,420.