Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is $23.87 an hour ($49,660 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($45,260). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.15 | $41,910 |
| 25% of workers | $21.96 | $45,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.87 | $49,660 |
| 75% of workers | $31.14 | $64,770 |
| 90% of workers | $34.39 | $71,530 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $47,620 | 9,810 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.6% over ten years, declining · about 61,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,640 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $45,740 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $64,250 |
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