Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is $24.80 an hour ($51,590 a year). About 19,500 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($45,260). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| 25% of workers | $21.75 | $45,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.80 | $51,590 |
| 75% of workers | $29.78 | $61,950 |
| 90% of workers | $44.81 | $93,210 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $56,370 | 12,520 |
| Walla Walla | $55,960 | 150 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $54,910 | 290 |
| Longview-Kelso | $51,740 | 330 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $48,020 | 550 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $47,400 | 210 |
| Bellingham | $47,380 | 430 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $46,870 | 560 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $46,660 | 1,510 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $46,210 | 220 |
| Yakima | $46,160 | 620 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $44,620 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,190 |
| Order Clerks | $47,990 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,760 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $59,490 |
| Procurement Clerks | $52,910 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,570 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $46,380 |
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