Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $44,310 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $34,200
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 2,160
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,200
    25th
    $38,330
    50th (median)
    $44,310
    75th
    $48,510
    90th
    $56,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $50,960
    Lexington Park, MD $47,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,050
    Reading, PA $46,650
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $46,570
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $46,300

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,640
    Customer Service Representatives $38,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,880
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,070
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Scranton, PA is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Scranton, PA is 2.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,200 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,330.