Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $47,510 +10% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 550
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $40,160
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $50,720
    90th
    $59,110

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 62% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 38% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $47,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,050
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,990
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,820
    Madison, WI $46,510
    Appleton, WI $46,090

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,640
    Customer Service Representatives $45,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Wausau, WI is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Wausau, WI is 10% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,160.