Occupation ยท SOC 43-5071
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 857,630 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $43,190 ($20.77 an hour).
US employment
857,630
Median annual wage
$43,190
Mean annual wage
$44,890
Median hourly wage
$20.77
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,900 | $6,710 (+15.5%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Order Clerks | $44,660 | $1,470 (+3.4%) | 2 | Some college, no degree |
| Procurement Clerks | $48,510 | $5,320 (+12.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Logisticians | $80,880 | $37,690 (+87.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | $58,820 (+136.2%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,880 | $5,690 (+13.2%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California108,950
- 2. Texas90,680
- 3. Florida48,420
- 4. Ohio35,620
- 5. New York32,070
- 6. Pennsylvania31,970
- 7. Illinois30,790
- 8. Georgia29,800
- 9. Michigan28,500
- 10. New Jersey27,850
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$49,290
- 2. Alaska$48,550
- 3. District of Columbia$47,980
- 4. Massachusetts$47,410
- 5. Vermont$47,120
- 6. Iowa$46,830
- 7. Minnesota$46,830
- 8. New Hampshire$46,420
- 9. Wisconsin$45,930
- 10. Maine$45,880
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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