Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,650 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $62,000
Employed locally 1,480
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $40,750
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $53,600
    90th
    $62,000

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,320
    Customer Service Representatives$39,220
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,020
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Southeast Iowa is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Southeast Iowa is 10.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,750.