Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $37,740 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 800
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $44,300
    90th
    $54,990

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,750
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,050
    Customer Service Representatives $37,120
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $50,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Southeast Missouri is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Southeast Missouri is 12.6% below 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.