Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,590 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $64,940
Employed locally 200
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $64,940

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$49,680
    Customer Service Representatives$46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Massachusetts is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Massachusetts is 10.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.