Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $43,060 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $32,620
90th percentile $57,490
Employed locally 500
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,620
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $43,060
    75th
    $49,430
    90th
    $57,490

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 63% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 37% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,260
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $46,710
    Lawrence, KS $44,560
    Jackson, TN $44,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,610

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Topeka, KS is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 0.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $32,620 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.