Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $35,060 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $29,580
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 340
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,580
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $35,060
    75th
    $39,290
    90th
    $48,340

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 37% 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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,280
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,620

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Las Cruces, NM is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Las Cruces, NM is 18.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,580 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.