Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $40,440 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $30,960
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 950
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,960
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $40,440
    75th
    $48,590
    90th
    $59,020

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,230
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,140

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,560
    Office Clerks, General $41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Roanoke, VA is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,960 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.