Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $46,510 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $61,320
Employed locally 1,930
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $53,040
    90th
    $61,320

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 54% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 46% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,790
    Wausau, WI $47,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,050
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,990
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,820
    Appleton, WI $46,090

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Madison, WI is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Madison, WI is 7.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.