California Median
$46,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $45,260
State Rank
#19 of 51
88,760 employed here
How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make in California?
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California take home a median of $46,520 annually — roughly $22.37 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $45,260.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $37,390 while the top 10% make $64,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,970 and $55,930 a year.
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,390 | $17.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,970 | $19.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,520 | $22.37 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $55,930 | $26.89 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,650 | $31.08 |
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How California compares
California ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in other states
Washington $51,590District of Columbia $49,660Hawaii $49,660Massachusetts $49,240Vermont $49,080New Hampshire $47,960Alaska $47,900Minnesota $47,890Iowa $47,590Oregon $47,540Wisconsin $47,490Indiana $47,320Maryland $47,280Maine $47,160Colorado $47,130New York $47,100Illinois $46,760North Dakota $46,730Connecticut $45,810Pennsylvania $45,780Rhode Island $45,520New Jersey $45,440Arizona $45,410Ohio $45,270Michigan $45,140Tennessee $44,920Virginia $44,290Delaware $44,120Kansas $44,110Nebraska $44,110South Dakota $43,680Georgia $43,630Montana $43,590Missouri $43,480South Carolina $43,430Nevada $43,210North Carolina $43,040Wyoming $43,000Kentucky $42,830Texas $42,190Idaho $41,430Oklahoma $41,060Florida $40,700Arkansas $40,500Louisiana $40,180West Virginia $39,940Utah $39,050Alabama $38,940New Mexico $38,860Mississippi $38,620
Working as Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in California
Nationally, about 817,000 people work as Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($46,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make in California?
The median Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary in California is $46,520 per year, or about $22.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,390 at the entry level to $64,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks about 3% more than the national median of $45,260. California ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $46,520 a year. About 88,760 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.