Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $43,650 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $33,840
90th percentile $58,200
Employed locally 740
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,840
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $43,650
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $58,200

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 66% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 34% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,850
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,820
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $46,630
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $46,560

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,960
    Customer Service Representatives $40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Rockford, IL is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Rockford, IL is 1.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,840 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.