Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $44,730 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $34,700
90th percentile $59,530
Employed locally 2,610
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,700
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $44,730
    75th
    $51,570
    90th
    $59,530

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,450
    Glens Falls, NY $46,020
    Albany, OR $45,870
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,990
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,100

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,140
    Office Clerks, General$41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Rochester, NY is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Rochester, NY is 3.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,700 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.