Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Pennsylvania

$20,481 $66,466
10th pct Median: $38,643 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$20,481
25th Percentile$27,823
50th (Median)$38,643
75th Percentile$53,327
90th (Top Earners)$66,466
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Pennsylvania median salary of $38,643 for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks has the purchasing power of approximately $37,997 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Pennsylvania's higher cost of living (COL index: 101.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks make in Pennsylvania?
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Pennsylvania earn a median annual salary of $38,643 per year ($18.58/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $38,260.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks?
Pennsylvania pays above the national average for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Pennsylvania is near the national average (COL index: 101.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Pennsylvania?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 101.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $38,643 salary in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $37,997 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Pennsylvania reduce real purchasing power.
How does Pennsylvania compare to neighboring states for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $335,522
2 Radiologists $313,019
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $309,282
4 Neurologists $298,556
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $274,599
6 Psychiatrists $252,296
7 Physicians, Pathologists $246,359
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $245,773
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Pennsylvania

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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