Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $49,000 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $73,830
Employed locally 9,410
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $44,730
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $59,390
    90th
    $73,830

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 37% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 63% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890
    Tuscaloosa, AL $47,680

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 13.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,730.