Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is $22.45 an hour ($46,690 a year). About 6,180 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,260). It is 9% higher than the Kentucky median ($42,830).
Pay range for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| 25% of workers | $18.74 | $38,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.45 | $46,690 |
| 75% of workers | $24.40 | $50,750 |
| 90% of workers | $28.46 | $59,190 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $46,690 | 6,180 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $43,690 | 1,750 |
| Owensboro | $42,950 | 430 |
| Paducah | $42,610 | 320 |
| Elizabethtown | $40,650 | 520 |
| Bowling Green | $36,390 | 850 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,610 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $53,630 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,480 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,010 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,950 |
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