Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is $21.60 an hour ($44,920 a year). About 16,680 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,260). Tennessee ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.05 | $33,380 |
| 25% of workers | $17.98 | $37,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.60 | $44,920 |
| 75% of workers | $23.91 | $49,740 |
| 90% of workers | $29.35 | $61,050 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $45,800 | 7,370 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $45,780 | 4,860 |
| Jackson | $45,320 | 650 |
| Knoxville | $45,320 | 2,350 |
| Morristown | $44,240 | 340 |
| Cleveland | $43,460 | 360 |
| Clarksville | $43,050 | 570 |
| Chattanooga | $41,330 | 1,290 |
| Johnson City | $40,220 | 350 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $39,890 | 630 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,140 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $53,020 |
| Procurement Clerks | $38,710 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $51,800 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $56,390 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $63,210 |
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