Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $47,680 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $59,480
Employed locally 650
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $59,480
    90th
    $59,480

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 79% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 21% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $52,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,660
    Alaska $48,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,650

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 10.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.