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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $49,660 +15% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $41,450
90th percentile $72,240
Employed locally 4,540
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,450
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $72,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 32% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 68% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890
    Tuscaloosa, AL $47,680

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in San Jose, CA is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 15% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.