Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $45,040 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $36,430
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 4,550
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,430
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $52,890
    90th
    $62,440

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 48% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 52% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,000
    Customer Service Representatives $47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Sacramento, CA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Sacramento, CA is 4.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,430 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.