Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $47,970 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $94,080
Employed locally 1,910
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $42,720
    50th (median)
    $47,970
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $94,080

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,170
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $48,130
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,890
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $47,590
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,550

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,920
    Customer Service Representatives $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,270
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Worcester, MA is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Worcester, MA is 11.1% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,720.