Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,210 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $62,320
Employed locally 790
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $51,100
    90th
    $62,320

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,670
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,010
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,570
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Northwest Iowa is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Northwest Iowa is 9.3% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.