Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,650 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $26,680
90th percentile $57,840
Employed locally 360
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,680
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $57,840

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $39,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Southwest Louisiana is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Southwest Louisiana is 12.8% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,680 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.