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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-5071 |
| title | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks |
| onet code | 43-5071.00 |
| description | Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 857,630 |
| a mean | 44,890 |
| a median | 43,190 |
| a pct10 | 32,900 |
| a pct25 | 37,040 |
| a pct75 | 49,390 |
| a pct90 | 60,300 |
| h mean | 21 |
| h median | 20 |
The day-to-day work of a shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks typically centers on examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and Active Listening. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.08 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (74.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 11% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $49,290 and lowest in New Mexico at $37,240 — a 1.3× spread. The top five states (Washington, Alaska, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Vermont) average $48,070. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,290 | $54,560 | $38,020 | $90,440 | 19,450 |
| Alaska | $48,550 | $51,310 | $35,760 | $69,280 | 760 |
| District of Columbia | $47,980 | $54,120 | $40,620 | $69,990 | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $47,410 | $50,160 | $37,700 | $64,560 | 15,730 |
| Vermont | $47,120 | $48,830 | $37,710 | $60,470 | 990 |
| Iowa | $46,830 | $47,200 | $34,600 | $61,480 | 8,080 |
| Minnesota | $46,830 | $47,900 | $35,870 | $61,520 | 14,180 |
| New Hampshire | $46,420 | $47,850 | $36,290 | $62,430 | 5,070 |
| Wisconsin | $45,930 | $46,590 | $34,970 | $60,270 | 19,350 |
| Maine | $45,880 | $46,620 | $35,350 | $60,100 | 2,460 |
| Indiana | $45,870 | $46,530 | $35,250 | $59,990 | 27,580 |
| New York | $45,850 | $48,400 | $35,060 | $66,790 | 32,070 |
| Oregon | $45,780 | $47,860 | $35,750 | $63,230 | 12,400 |
| Maryland | $45,740 | $46,490 | $31,310 | $62,230 | 14,280 |
| Colorado | $45,670 | $47,710 | $34,810 | $63,560 | 15,480 |
| Hawaii | $45,420 | $51,620 | $35,700 | $74,460 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $45,400 | $46,910 | $35,480 | $61,770 | 30,790 |
| North Dakota | $45,200 | $47,440 | $34,270 | $63,110 | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,990 | $45,310 | $31,370 | $59,590 | 31,970 |
| Connecticut | $44,770 | $46,590 | $35,600 | $61,040 | 7,610 |
| New Jersey | $44,480 | $46,580 | $34,620 | $62,590 | 27,850 |
| California | $44,120 | $46,590 | $36,170 | $61,770 | 108,950 |
| Michigan | $43,870 | $45,420 | $33,640 | $62,170 | 28,500 |
| Rhode Island | $42,950 | $44,720 | $33,490 | $60,690 | 2,450 |
| Ohio | $42,770 | $44,400 | $34,360 | $58,910 | 35,620 |
| Arizona | $42,740 | $44,430 | $34,850 | $58,620 | 18,100 |
| Idaho | $42,300 | $43,810 | $30,720 | $60,440 | 4,120 |
| Kansas | $42,150 | $42,920 | $31,290 | $55,720 | 7,450 |
| South Dakota | $42,110 | $42,700 | $31,870 | $53,740 | 2,790 |
| Virginia | $42,080 | $44,540 | $31,190 | $61,150 | 19,550 |
| Wyoming | $41,600 | $47,250 | $33,460 | $63,550 | 810 |
| Nebraska | $41,430 | $43,190 | $32,170 | $55,370 | 5,670 |
| Montana | $41,150 | $42,920 | $31,910 | $56,400 | 1,710 |
| Missouri | $40,910 | $43,520 | $31,420 | $59,090 | 13,850 |
| Georgia | $40,670 | $42,680 | $30,610 | $57,630 | 29,800 |
| Nevada | $40,550 | $43,110 | $33,530 | $55,540 | 12,160 |
| South Carolina | $40,510 | $42,440 | $29,960 | $57,280 | 14,510 |
| Delaware | $40,440 | $43,660 | $32,130 | $58,420 | 2,360 |
| Tennessee | $40,400 | $42,620 | $31,450 | $54,670 | 19,070 |
| West Virginia | $40,050 | $42,900 | $29,740 | $59,980 | 2,370 |
| Arkansas | $39,940 | $41,910 | $28,840 | $55,250 | 6,870 |
| Kentucky | $39,840 | $42,120 | $30,530 | $56,540 | 16,670 |
| North Carolina | $39,530 | $42,180 | $30,730 | $56,420 | 24,320 |
| Oklahoma | $39,520 | $42,030 | $29,040 | $57,840 | 6,940 |
| Alabama | $39,050 | $41,970 | $28,590 | $58,680 | 7,950 |
| Florida | $38,830 | $42,110 | $29,240 | $57,700 | 48,420 |
| Texas | $38,740 | $41,690 | $29,060 | $56,730 | 90,680 |
| Utah | $38,110 | $41,810 | $34,170 | $52,760 | 15,200 |
| Mississippi | $37,830 | $39,970 | $28,880 | $52,000 | 8,570 |
| Louisiana | $37,770 | $40,450 | $25,760 | $57,830 | 7,690 |
| New Mexico | $37,240 | $40,000 | $30,120 | $54,790 | 4,210 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Booking Clerk or Break Out Man frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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