Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $39,750 -8% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $31,460
90th percentile $53,110
Employed locally 450
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,460
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $46,280
    90th
    $53,110

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,350
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $42,760
    Gadsden, AL $36,640

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,090
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $37,110
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,040
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,390
    Office Clerks, General $39,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Rapid City, SD is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Rapid City, SD is 8% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,460 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.