Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $44,560 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $58,600
Employed locally 200
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $44,560
    75th
    $49,980
    90th
    $58,600

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,260
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $46,710
    Jackson, TN $44,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,390
    Topeka, KS $43,060
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,610

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,760
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Lawrence, KS is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Lawrence, KS is 3.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,010 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.