Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $36,250 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $25,310
90th percentile $50,200
Employed locally 790
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,310
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $44,530
    90th
    $50,200

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 56% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 44% 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
    Waco, TX $44,550
    Midland, TX $42,160
    Odessa, TX $40,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $40,370
    Killeen-Temple, TX $40,300
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,070

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $35,160
    Customer Service Representatives $36,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Longview, TX is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Longview, TX is 16.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,310 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.