Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $44,700 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 470
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $52,360
    90th
    $64,430

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in San Luis Obispo, CA is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.