Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $39,460 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $53,640
Employed locally 270
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $53,640

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Bozeman, MT $44,940
    Binghamton, NY $41,690
    Helena, MT $41,600
    Billings, MT $40,920
    Great Falls, MT $38,240
    Sumter, SC $35,700

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,140
    Customer Service Representatives$42,470
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Missoula, MT is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Missoula, MT is 8.6% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.