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Stockers and Order Fillers is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Stockers and Order Fillers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-7065 |
| title | Stockers and Order Fillers |
| onet code | 53-7065.00 |
| description | Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 2,779,530 |
| a mean | 38,910 |
| a median | 37,090 |
| a pct10 | 29,850 |
| a pct25 | 33,710 |
| a pct75 | 43,140 |
| a pct90 | 49,200 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 17 |
The day-to-day work of a stockers and order fillers typically centers on complete order receipts. 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 Active Listening, Reading Comprehension. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.13 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working stockers and order fillers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (56.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% 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 $42,210 and lowest in Arkansas at $31,620 — a 1.3× spread. The top five states (Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Connecticut, Wyoming) average $40,860. 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 | $42,210 | $44,670 | $36,620 | $58,100 | 55,260 |
| Oregon | $41,430 | $42,240 | $34,760 | $49,420 | 44,740 |
| Colorado | $40,710 | $42,250 | $36,110 | $50,530 | 56,840 |
| Connecticut | $40,010 | $40,860 | $34,620 | $49,650 | 36,140 |
| Wyoming | $39,940 | $43,130 | $34,610 | $62,790 | 4,660 |
| Alaska | $39,560 | $43,190 | $31,730 | $58,660 | 6,680 |
| California | $39,450 | $43,150 | $35,520 | $56,160 | 267,340 |
| District of Columbia | $38,760 | $42,210 | $36,800 | $49,330 | 3,400 |
| Delaware | $38,630 | $41,550 | $28,820 | $58,410 | 8,220 |
| New York | $38,630 | $41,810 | $33,260 | $55,530 | 142,870 |
| Hawaii | $38,600 | $41,360 | $33,460 | $52,580 | 8,690 |
| Montana | $38,500 | $39,610 | $30,310 | $48,180 | 8,880 |
| Maryland | $38,340 | $39,830 | $31,200 | $47,850 | 39,680 |
| North Dakota | $38,120 | $38,780 | $30,500 | $47,530 | 4,890 |
| Massachusetts | $37,980 | $40,570 | $33,850 | $49,990 | 48,880 |
| Utah | $37,800 | $38,410 | $29,790 | $48,420 | 26,990 |
| Minnesota | $37,700 | $40,380 | $30,670 | $51,040 | 41,430 |
| Illinois | $37,640 | $39,430 | $30,980 | $48,340 | 125,810 |
| Arizona | $37,400 | $39,230 | $30,800 | $48,130 | 49,430 |
| Iowa | $37,370 | $38,710 | $29,000 | $48,980 | 26,020 |
| Ohio | $37,090 | $38,050 | $28,610 | $47,420 | 136,090 |
| South Dakota | $36,990 | $36,130 | $27,030 | $45,410 | 12,150 |
| Maine | $36,920 | $39,430 | $30,560 | $48,230 | 11,790 |
| Nevada | $36,910 | $39,660 | $30,190 | $48,830 | 25,560 |
| Vermont | $36,890 | $39,450 | $30,600 | $48,340 | 4,960 |
| Idaho | $36,860 | $37,300 | $29,300 | $45,660 | 11,890 |
| New Jersey | $36,800 | $39,250 | $31,470 | $49,240 | 70,780 |
| Missouri | $36,500 | $38,980 | $29,620 | $50,180 | 62,110 |
| Rhode Island | $36,500 | $38,940 | $30,300 | $48,800 | 6,890 |
| Florida | $36,490 | $37,290 | $30,000 | $46,650 | 201,770 |
| New Hampshire | $36,330 | $38,220 | $30,040 | $48,720 | 14,990 |
| Virginia | $36,230 | $38,470 | $29,410 | $50,590 | 68,080 |
| Nebraska | $36,200 | $36,620 | $28,790 | $46,480 | 18,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,190 | $37,680 | $27,500 | $48,900 | 101,180 |
| Kentucky | $36,150 | $38,370 | $28,220 | $56,670 | 49,470 |
| Texas | $36,120 | $37,480 | $28,350 | $47,780 | 283,120 |
| Kansas | $35,830 | $36,910 | $28,060 | $46,940 | 27,020 |
| Michigan | $35,830 | $37,950 | $29,730 | $48,730 | 88,690 |
| New Mexico | $35,670 | $38,000 | $29,500 | $50,180 | 15,800 |
| Georgia | $35,560 | $37,970 | $29,610 | $50,060 | 88,650 |
| Indiana | $35,510 | $37,470 | $29,450 | $48,750 | 62,540 |
| Tennessee | $35,360 | $36,810 | $29,550 | $47,440 | 62,480 |
| North Carolina | $35,350 | $36,220 | $28,500 | $46,840 | 88,230 |
| South Carolina | $35,330 | $35,840 | $28,580 | $46,000 | 43,950 |
| Wisconsin | $34,760 | $37,110 | $27,970 | $50,760 | 45,560 |
| Mississippi | $34,690 | $35,990 | $24,860 | $47,920 | 26,910 |
| West Virginia | $34,060 | $34,340 | $24,220 | $42,480 | 12,580 |
| Oklahoma | $33,900 | $35,810 | $27,290 | $48,510 | 31,230 |
| Louisiana | $32,560 | $34,100 | $27,190 | $45,970 | 28,020 |
| Alabama | $32,050 | $35,370 | $25,310 | $49,140 | 44,120 |
| Arkansas | $31,620 | $34,920 | $28,920 | $46,850 | 27,300 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for stockers and order fillers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Agent Contract Clerk or Backroom Associate frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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