Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $42,430 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 750
National median $43,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $60,730

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $51,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    Washington $49,290
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,870
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $47,650

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,530
    Customer Service Representatives$47,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Yakima, WA is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in Yakima, WA is 1.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.