Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $44,150 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $58,100
Employed locally 540
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $58,100

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 74% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 26% 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
    Washington $49,290
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $48,570
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $47,640
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,490
    Lexington Park, MD $47,360

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,690
    Customer Service Representatives$39,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,990
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Lafayette, IN is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.