Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,560 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.39
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $62,330
Employed locally 640
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $53,160
    90th
    $62,330

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $22.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.