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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $46,820 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 5,260
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $52,140
    90th
    $60,590

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Madison, WI $46,510
    Appleton, WI $46,090

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$47,180
    Office Clerks, General$42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Milwaukee, WI is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.