Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $46,650 +8% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $55,680
Employed locally 1,400
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $53,050
    90th
    $55,680

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 60% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 40% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    Lexington Park, MD $47,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,050
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,570
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $46,300
    York-Hanover, PA $45,410

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,680
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Reading, PA is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Reading, PA is 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.