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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,680 -29% vs national
Median hourly $14.75
10th percentile $22,380
90th percentile $45,320
Employed locally 1,450
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,380
    25th
    $26,260
    50th (median)
    $30,680
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $45,320

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 59% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 41% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in McAllen, TX is $14.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in McAllen, TX is 29% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,380 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,260.