CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5071

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $44,120 +2% above national average (national: $43,190)
$46,590Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
108,950Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$44,120
$36,170
10th pct.
$61,770
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,170$17.39
25th percentile$38,700$18.60
50th percentile (median)$44,120$21.21
75th percentile$50,230$24.15
90th percentile (top earners)$61,770$29.70
Mean (average)$46,590$22.40

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $44,120
Washington $49,290 +12%
Alaska $48,550 +10%
District of Columbia $47,980 +9%
Massachusetts $47,410 +7%
Vermont $47,120 +7%
Iowa $46,830 +6%
Minnesota $46,830 +6%
New Hampshire $46,420 +5%

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Related Occupations in California

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Rehabilitation Counselors $44,280 13,450
Cooks, Restaurant $44,290 160,270
Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,310 21,220
Security Guards $43,930 185,510
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,340 103,570
Driver/Sales Workers $44,370 35,220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in California?

The mean shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks salary in California is $46,590 per year. The median (middle) salary is $44,120 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California?

Entry-level shipping, receiving, and inventory clerkss (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $36,170 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,700 per year.

What is the highest Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $61,770 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $50,230 per year.

How does the California Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary compare to the national average?

The median shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks salary in California is $44,120, which is +2% above national average of $43,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes