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Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,520
Median Annual Salary
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+5.4% vs 2024
$49,250
Mean Salary
$46,520
Median Salary
$22.37
Hourly Rate
88,760 people work as Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California earn a median salary of $46,520 per year ($3,876/month).
This is 3.9% above the national average of $44,762.
California ranks #19 out of 51 states for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay.
Approximately 88,760 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
3.44
Computers and Electronics
3.14
Production and Processing
3.08
Mathematics
3.04
English Language
3.03
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California
Salaries for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California range from $37,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,970 and $55,930.
Median $46,520
P10: $37,390P25: $39,970P75: $55,930P90: $64,650
10th
$37,390
25th
$39,970
Median
$46,520
75th
$55,930
90th
$64,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,390
$17.98
$3,115
25th Percentile
$39,970
$19.22
$3,330
Median (50th)
$46,520
$22.37
$3,876
75th Percentile
$55,930
$26.89
$4,660
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,650
$31.08
$5,387
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,250 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
California ranks #19 of 51 states
$44,762
National avg. for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California is $46,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,250.
What is the salary range for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California?
Salaries for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California range from $37,390 at the 10th percentile to $64,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,970 and $55,930.
What is the starting salary for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California?
Entry-level Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks positions in California typically start around $37,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 88,760 people are employed as Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California is approximately $22.37 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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