Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $43,530 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $59,150
Employed locally 14,180
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,530
    75th
    $48,840
    90th
    $59,150

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 49% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,150
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $41,570
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,540
    Tucson, AZ $40,340
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $39,610
    Yuma, AZ $39,100

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Phoenix, AZ is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.8% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.