Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Salary in Connecticut
At $45,810 a year, the median for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks in Connecticut is close to the national median of $45,260 (+1%); Connecticut ranks 20th of 51 states by median. That is 23% less than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $49,240 in Massachusetts) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $45,520 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 6,480 shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, 3.82 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $17.96 | $19.49 | $22.02 | $25.75 | $30.50 | $23.25 | 6,480 | 3.82 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $37,360 | $40,550 | $45,810 | $53,550 | $63,430 | $48,360 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.37 | $21.76 | $24.79 | $29.90 | $22.50 | 816,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,650 | $38,200 | $45,260 | $51,570 | $62,190 | $46,810 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 20th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.82
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $22.52 | $46,840 | $37,570 | $68,310 | 1,180 | 2.92 | 0.56 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $22.04 | $45,840 | $36,830 | $64,210 | 870 | 5.41 | 1.03 |
| New Haven, CT | $21.96 | $45,680 | $38,050 | $63,850 | 1,130 | 4.03 | 0.77 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $21.84 | $45,430 | $37,050 | $61,740 | 2,370 | 3.95 | 0.75 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $21.79 | $45,310 | $36,540 | $62,520 | 400 | 3.14 | 0.60 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $22.58 | $46,960 | $37,710 | $62,850 | 340 | 5.06 | 0.96 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $22.02 | $45,810 | 6,480 | 0.73 |
| Massachusetts | $23.67 | $49,240 | 14,370 | 0.75 |
| New York | $22.65 | $47,100 | 30,750 | 0.60 |
| Rhode Island | $21.89 | $45,520 | 2,420 | 0.92 |
See the national page for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.