Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $46,450 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $67,770
Employed locally 37,350
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $55,140
    90th
    $67,770

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 52% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    Glens Falls, NY $46,020
    Albany, OR $45,870
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,990
    Rochester, NY $44,730
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,100

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$46,930
    Customer Service Representatives$48,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,310
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,070
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in New York, NY-NJ is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in New York, NY-NJ is 7.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.