What is the salary of a Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks?

The typical salary range is $30,232 - $60,465 per year.

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Human Resources & ConsultingDeclining

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Operational-level

Also known as: Backroom Associate, Booking Clerk, Break Out Man, Break Out Worker

Human Resources & ConsultingBachelor's Degree

Job 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.

ShippingInventory ManagementLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse OperationsOperations ManagementBusiness AdministrationCustomer ServiceOperations

A Day in the Life

Your shift starts at 7:00 AM, walking into the controlled chaos of the distribution warehouse in suburban Phoenix. You head straight to your computer station, logging into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and checking emails for urgent overnight requests. The first task is reviewing the day's inbound shipments, cross-referencing vendor manifests with expected deliveries. You grab your handheld scanner, making sure its battery is fully charged; it's your constant companion for tracking every item that moves through this facility.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Apple Safari Microsoft Edge Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Mozilla Firefox SAP software

In-demand software

Apple SafariInventory management systemsMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMozilla FirefoxSAP softwareWarehouse management system WMSWeb browser software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-7.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

61,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

827,700

in 2025 → 765,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This career is projected to decline by about 7.6% over the next decade, though around 61,300 job openings are expected each year. The median annual wage for this role is about $45,260. With experience, you can advance to higher-level positions such as Inventory Manager or Logistics Coordinator, specializing in the flow of goods.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Warehouse Assistant
Material Handler
Entry-Level Office Clerk

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Where it can lead

Inventory Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain Analyst

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate routine tasks such as data entry, tracking, and inventory reconciliation for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, boosting efficiency and accuracy. This shift will likely reduce the demand for purely manual transactional work. Clerks will increasingly focus on overseeing AI systems, managing exceptions, and performing more analytical or problem-solving roles.

Salary

$45,260

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position